26-462 Scientific AK Marine Mammal Services

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration seeks professional services to conduct stranded Alaska marine mammal stomach and diet analyses, with quotations due September 10, 2026. The response deadline was extended from September 7 to September 10; there are no other changes to solicitation 1333MF26Q0104.

No set-aside applies. Place of performance is Alaska (coastal locations for sample collection) with delivery to NOAA/NMFS Office of Habitat Conservation in Silver Spring, Maryland. The contractor must be based in Alaska with minimum three to five years of demonstrated expertise analyzing Alaskan marine mammal stomach contents, published peer-reviewed papers in this field, and familiarity with rural Alaska subsistence communities and shipping logistics.

The contract spans a base period of September 30, 2026 through September 29, 2028, with one optional two-year extension through September 29, 2030. The contractor must analyze up to 45 stranded and/or harvested marine mammals per performance period, with priority given to endangered species including Cook Inlet belugas and western Distinct Population Segment Steller sea lions. Responsibilities include paying for shipping of up to 40 stomachs via Cash on Delivery from coastal Alaska locations, delivering individual stomach analysis reports within 90 calendar days of receipt, and providing an annual comprehensive report due 30 days prior to contract term close. The contractor must conduct a post-award meeting within five business days of award.

NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services); PSC B516 (Special Studies/Analysis—Animal/Fisheries). Evaluation criteria are technical approach, experience/qualifications, and proposed cost/price, assessed for best value to the Government. Offerors must be currently registered and active in SAM.