Research live-aboard dive cruises to complete reef visual census (fish), coral demographic, and benthic assessment surveys
Active Purchase Order Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 1333MF26P0029
- Awardee
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Makai Inc. UEI SML7NDFB6KA8
- Awarding agency
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Department of Commerce
- Obligated
- $114,500
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- FD26-284 NMFS Southeast Fisheries Science Center c Solicitation · 1333MF26Q0024 · Posted Apr 23, 2026
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $114,500.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 73% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 483112 Deep Sea Passenger Transportation
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Competed under SAP · 1 offer Simplified Acquisition
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Summerland Key, FL 33042, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded a purchase order to Makai Inc. for $114,500 on May 8, 2026, to provide live-aboard dive vessel charter services supporting the National Coral Reef Monitoring Program in the Florida Keys. This is a total small business set-aside.
Performance takes place aboard the vessel and at ports in the Florida Keys from Key West to Key Biscayne. The contractor will provide a live-aboard research dive vessel capable of supporting up to 10 divers for continuous operations in shallow reef environments, along with a U.S. Coast Guard-certified captain with at least two years of live-boat experience, a NOAA-certified Divemaster, experienced crew, meals (at least three per day with two hot meals prepared on-site), berthing accommodations, nitrox air for SCUBA tank fills, dive safety equipment compliant with Coast Guard requirements, medical supplies including an AED, and wireless network connectivity. The work supports completion of reef visual census surveys, coral demographic assessments, and benthic assessment surveys. The order runs through December 31, 2026, with operations scheduled between May 22 and December 31, 2026, comprising 17 survey days plus 2 transit days per cruise, subject to weather and scheduling constraints.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 1333MF26P0029?
1333MF26P0029 was awarded to Makai Inc. by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Department of Commerce) on May 8, 2026.
How much is contract 1333MF26P0029 worth?
The government has obligated $114,500 on 1333MF26P0029.
Was contract 1333MF26P0029 competed?
The extent of competition for 1333MF26P0029 was competed under sap. The government received 1 offer. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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