Charter vessel to conduct the 2026-2030 annual west coast groundfish bottom trawl survey second pass (mid-august through the third week of october) for NOAA fisheries, northwest fisheries science…
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 1305M326C0012
- Awardee
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Chantal C, Inc. UEI C18GVLFCLK71
- Awarding agency
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Department of Commerce
- Obligated
- $486,480
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- West Coast Groundfish Bottom Trawl Survey Solicitation · 1305M326Q0088 · Posted Mar 24, 2026
- Contract value 19% obligated
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- $486,480.00 Current, with exercised options
- $2,567,344.90 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 10% complete
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- Current, with exercised options
- Potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 483114 Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Competed under SAP · 3 offers Simplified Acquisition
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Newport, OR, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $486,480 |
About this award
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded a $2.57 million firm fixed-price definitive contract to Chantal C, Inc. for charter of a commercial fishing vessel to conduct the 2026–2030 West Coast Groundfish Bottom Trawl Survey on May 1, 2026, under a total small business set-aside.
The contract supports NOAA Fisheries' Northwest Fisheries Science Center and requires a fully equipped research vessel capable of towing an 85/104 four-panel Aberdeen trawl at 2.7 knots at depths up to 700 fathoms. The vessel must be equipped with dual radars, multiple GPS receivers, echo sounders (Simrad ES60/EK60 or ES80/EK80), and meet minimum length specifications and stern trawling capability. Survey operations are conducted off the U.S. West Coast from mid-August through the third week of October annually and require a Captain experienced in government charter work and crew with current sea-safety, fire-fighting, and first aid certifications.
Place of performance is Newport, OR. The base period runs May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027, with four one-year option periods extending through April 30, 2031. The base period includes 47 fishing days, 12 break days, and 8 mobilization and demobilization days, with not-to-exceed amounts for mooring and communication expenses ($9,000), travel ($2,080), and vessel haul-out costs ($10,400).
Description
Charter vessel to conduct the 2026-2030 annual west coast groundfish bottom trawl survey second pass (mid-august through the third week of october) for NOAA fisheries, northwest fisheries science center (NWFSC). Or-FY26-01539 was approved on 3/10/26.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 1305M326C0012?
1305M326C0012 was awarded to Chantal C, Inc. by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Department of Commerce) on May 1, 2026.
How much is contract 1305M326C0012 worth?
The government has obligated $486,480 on 1305M326C0012. Its potential value, with all options, is $2,567,345.
Was contract 1305M326C0012 competed?
The extent of competition for 1305M326C0012 was competed under sap. The government received 3 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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