The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded Ocean Associates Inc. an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract with a potential value of $3 billion under the NOAA ProTech Services Solution multiple award contract vehicle. Task orders issued against this IDV include public relations support services for NOAA's Office of Communications valued at $308,412; advanced coastal modeling development support services set aside for woman-owned small businesses valued at $7.8 million; bilateral integrated logistics systems analyses valued at $104,214; and administrative and technical support services for NOAA's Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services set aside for total small businesses valued at $9.9 million. These task orders facilitate Ocean Associates' delivery of scientific, technical, administrative, and data management consulting services to further NOAA's mission of understanding and predicting changes in the ocean and atmosphere.
The original solicitation sought professional and technical services through multiple award IDIQ contracts in support of NOAA's National Ocean Service priorities of coastal resilience, coastal intelligence, and place-based conservation, with a total potential value of $3 billion across five domains and a $3 billion ceiling for the Oceans domain alone. Evaluation criteria included past performance and pricing for labor categories across service areas. The purpose of these contracted services is to provide resources assisting NOAA in applied research, field work, consulting, and capacity building regarding its oceanic, coastal, and atmospheric programs and responsibilities.
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