The Office of Naval Research awarded Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) a firm fixed-price purchase order valued at $55,069.73 for rigging equipment on January 27, 2016, with an ultimate completion date of March 31, 2016. The contract, which carries no set-aside designation, supports operations at WHOI's primary location in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. WHOI, a private nonprofit oceanographic research institution established in 1930, serves as a premier provider of advanced scientific research and marine technology development to federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, U.S. Geological Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and U.S. Coast Guard.
This purchase order reflects WHOI's role in supporting the Office of Naval Research's operational and research vessel requirements. The institution maintains a robust portfolio of contracts with the Navy and other defense agencies spanning autonomous underwater vehicle development, specialized laboratory services, and research vessel operations. The relatively modest ceiling value and short performance timeline indicate this purchase order addresses specific equipment needs to support ongoing oceanographic research and naval operations at WHOI's Woods Hole facility.