Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Information Technology (GARFIT 3)

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking Information Technology (IT) support services through a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the Technology and Data Management (TDM) division of the Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office (GARFO). The solicitation is a sources sought notice targeting contractors who can provide comprehensive IT support across multiple technical roles, including Software Developers, Software Engineers, Programmer Analysts, Help Desk Specialists, Database Specialists, and Software Documentation Specialists. Interested vendors must submit a five-page Capability Statement by April 16, 2025, at 12:00 Mountain Time, demonstrating their capabilities, company overview, socioeconomic status, and relevant experience. The evaluation will focus on the vendor's ability to support approximately 250 internal and external customers across the Eastern Seaboard from Maine to North Carolina. Questions from potential bidders will be accepted until April 14, 2025, and submissions must be sent via email in Adobe or Microsoft Office file formats.

The current solicitation is not set aside for any specific small business category, allowing open competition among IT service providers. While no incumbent contractor is explicitly mentioned, the contract will support critical fisheries management operations, including software development, system maintenance, technical support, and database management for systems covering fishery allocation, permit tracking, vessel reporting, and protected resource data management. The total anticipated support hours for the BPA are approximately 20,480, with specific allocations for each labor category: 5,640 hours for Software Developers, 3,760 hours for Software Engineers, 5,640 hours for Programmer Analysts, 3,760 hours for Help Desk Specialists, 3,760 hours for Database Specialists, and 1,880 hours for Software Documentation Specialists. The work will primarily be performed at GARFO's Gloucester, Massachusetts location, with potential for remote work and occasional travel. Contractors must comply with strict IT security policies, maintain confidentiality, and adhere to Section 508 accessibility standards.