NWS/ndbc: FY 2026 pacific vessel order
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 1305M225F0304
- Awardee
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Fishing Vessel North Wind, Inc. UEI DX84DYCN23N5
- Awarding agency
-
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Department of Commerce
- Obligated
- $5,591,250
Award facts
- Opportunity
-
- 1305M225Q0131 Solicitation number
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $5,591,250.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 483111 Deep Sea Freight Transportation
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Competed under SAP · 1 offer Simplified Acquisition
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Seattle, WA 98103, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
- Service Contract Inventory FAR subpart 4.17
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise an Option | $3,281,250 | |
| Original award | $2,310,000 |
About this award
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a delivery order valued at $5.59M to Fishing Vessel North Wind, Inc., a Seattle-based small business corporation specializing in marine vessel services and oceanographic research support. This FY 2026 Pacific Vessel Order, with a completion date of October 16, 2026, is structured as a firm fixed-price delivery order with no set-aside designation. The award represents an exercise of optional contract line items under the vendor's existing delivery order arrangement with NOAA's National Data Buoy Center (NDBC), continuing the company's established role in supporting critical ocean observation and weather monitoring operations across Pacific Ocean regions.
Fishing Vessel North Wind, Inc. has demonstrated sustained expertise in this specialized domain since its federal contracting registration in March 2003, with seven delivery orders and purchase orders totaling approximately $38.4M awarded between September 2021 and October 2025. The company's scope of work typically encompasses buoy deployment, recovery, and maintenance; mooring installation and inspection; vessel time and marine research crew support; and data collection platform servicing. This delivery order supports NOAA's broader ocean observation infrastructure, which is essential for real-time weather data collection, environmental monitoring, and oceanographic research missions. Additionally, Fishing Vessel North Wind, Inc. was awarded a $49.99M multiple-award Indefinite Delivery Contract on December 31, 2025, extending through December 30, 2030, under the National Oceanic Observation System (NOOSS) marine services program, positioning the company as a key provider for NOAA's critical ocean observation capabilities across Atlantic, Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and Pacific regions.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 1305M225F0304?
1305M225F0304 was awarded to Fishing Vessel North Wind, Inc. by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Department of Commerce) on October 1, 2025.
How much is contract 1305M225F0304 worth?
The government has obligated $5,591,250 on 1305M225F0304.
Is contract 1305M225F0304 an order under another contract?
Yes. 1305M225F0304 is a delivery order under DOCEA133W16BR0005, a basic ordering agreement.
Was contract 1305M225F0304 competed?
The extent of competition for 1305M225F0304 was competed under sap. The government received 1 offer.
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