Charter vessel to support the southeast fisheries science center's gulf fishery independent survey of habitat and ecosystem resources (gfisher) program. Approved by DOC secretary via or-FY26-02013…
Active Purchase Order Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 1305M326P0123
- Awardee
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Ships Services Inc. UEI F2FYUNPFEAY1
- Awarding agency
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Department of Commerce
- Obligated
- $316,800
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- G-FISHER Survey Charter Vessel Solicitation · 1305M326Q0129 · Posted Apr 17, 2026
- Contract value 27% obligated
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- $316,800.00 Current, with exercised options
- $1,188,000.00 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 14% 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
- Pascagoula, MS, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise an Option | $158,400 | |
| Original award | $158,400 |
About this award
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded a purchase order to Ships Services Inc. on June 1, 2026, to charter a vessel in support of NOAA's Southeast Fisheries Science Center Gulf Fishery-Independent Survey of Habitat and Ecosystem Resources (G-FISHER) program, with a ceiling value of $1,188,000 and a total small business set-aside designation.
The vessel must be U.S. Coast Guard-inspected, at least 50 feet in length, and staffed with two licensed captains holding minimum three years of offshore experience. Operations run from Pascagoula, Mississippi, in the Gulf of Mexico at depths up to 200 meters, supporting approximately 600 camera deployments across the region. The vessel must be equipped with hydraulic lifting systems capable of handling 300-pound loads, pinpoint gear deployment capability, air-conditioned laboratory space with deck operation visibility, and complete medical facilities. Performance extends through May 31, 2029, comprising a base period of 14 sea days plus up to 24 optional sea days and 2 mobilization/demobilization days, with two option periods available. The underlying solicitation (RFQ 1305M326Q0129) closed May 1, 2026, with evaluation based on vessel characteristics, commercial fishing experience of the vessel and captains, and past performance.
Description
Charter vessel to support the southeast fisheries science center's gulf fishery independent survey of habitat and ecosystem resources (gfisher) program. Approved by DOC secretary via or-FY26-02013 on 4/6/26.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 1305M326P0123?
1305M326P0123 was awarded to Ships Services Inc. by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Department of Commerce) on June 1, 2026.
How much is contract 1305M326P0123 worth?
The government has obligated $316,800 on 1305M326P0123. Its potential value, with all options, is $1,188,000.
Was contract 1305M326P0123 competed?
The extent of competition for 1305M326P0123 was competed under sap. The government received 3 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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