Fishery Observer Support Services for AMMOP

The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking Fishery Observer Support Services for the Alaska Marine Mammal Observer Program (AMMOP). This pre-solicitation notice indicates the agency requires professional scientific and technical services specifically related to fisheries resources management. The opportunity is currently in the pre-solicitation phase, with responses due by May 20, 2025. Vendors are advised that the requirement is subject to fund availability and departmental approval, and are encouraged to develop streamlined responses for consideration. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the notice, the solicitation suggests a focus on technical capabilities and efficiency in supporting marine mammal observer programs.

The contract opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside, meaning only small businesses can compete for this procurement. The contract falls under NAICS category 541990 for Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, with a specific Product Service Code (PSC) of F020 for Natural Resources/Conservation and Fisheries Resources Management. No specific contract value or budget range is provided in the pre-solicitation notice. The timing suggests a potential contract start in late summer or early fall of 2025, though exact service timeline details are not specified. Interested small businesses with expertise in marine observation, fisheries management, and scientific technical services are likely ideal candidates for this federal contract opportunity.