Gathering essential life history information in cooperation with local fishing communities in puerto rico to enhance stock assessment for southeast fisheries science center

Active Purchase Order Awarded

Contract number
1333MF26P0164
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$39,980

Award facts

Opportunity
Contract value 33% obligated
  • $39,980.00 Current, with exercised options
  • $119,980.00 Potential, with all options
Completion date 3% complete
  • Current, with exercised options
  • Potential, with all options
Contracting staff
NAICS code
541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
PSC
B516 Special Studies/Analysis- Animal/Fisheries
Set-aside
Total Small Business
Competition
Competed under SAP · 4 offers Simplified Acquisition
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Hormigueros, Puerto Rico

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

About this award

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded a purchase order to Hector J Ruiz Torres, conducting business as HJR Reefscaping, for $119,980 on September 25, 2026, under a Total Small Business set-aside. The awardee is a minority-owned, Hispanic American-owned sole proprietorship based in Hormigueros, Puerto Rico.

Performance occurs in Puerto Rico waters. The order calls for gathering essential life history information in cooperation with local fishing communities to enhance stock assessment for the Southeast Fisheries Science Center. Work includes deploying and retrieving commercial fishing gear to collect biological samples from reef fish species including snappers, groupers, grunts, and wrasses across north, west, and south region waters. The contractor provides all labor, equipment, and materials for up to 20 days of at-sea sampling using three to six commercial fishing vessels with captains and observers, coordinates field and laboratory observers, procures specialized equipment, trains personnel in sampling methodologies, develops data entry systems with quality assurance controls, and conducts monthly progress meetings with NOAA staff. Period of performance runs through December 31, 2029. The order originated from NOAA solicitation posted September 10, 2026, with quotations due September 18, 2026, evaluated on LPTA basis under NAICS 541690.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 1333MF26P0164?

1333MF26P0164 was awarded to Hector J Ruiz Torres by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Department of Commerce) on September 25, 2026.

How much is contract 1333MF26P0164 worth?

The government has obligated $39,980 on 1333MF26P0164. Its potential value, with all options, is $119,980.

Was contract 1333MF26P0164 competed?

The extent of competition for 1333MF26P0164 was competed under sap. The government received 4 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.

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