Refining Cetacean Density Models to Support Management of Cetaceans in the Pacific Islands
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1333MF25Q0096
- Agency
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking statistical modeling services to refine cetacean density models for supporting management of cetaceans in the Pacific Islands region. The procurement involves developing density surface models (DSMs) for various cetacean species using ship-based line-transect data, processing survey data, downloading environmental data, estimating input parameters, and validating DSM models for cetacean stocks in the Hawaiian Islands Exclusive Economic Zone. Key deliverables include a complete list of cetacean species for density estimation, processing stock-specific DSM applications, and producing a peer-reviewed publication or report on collective DSM estimates. The solicitation follows FAR Part 12 and 13 procedures for commercial items and simplified acquisition, with evaluation criteria outlined in FAR provision 52.212-2 for commercial products and services. Written quotes must be submitted by 12:00 PM HST on September 16, 2025, to Stephanie.M.Garnett@noaa.gov, with no separate written solicitation to be issued.
This procurement is designated as a total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. No incumbent contractors or specific award values are mentioned in the solicitation materials. The period of performance spans one year from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, with delivery required no later than September 30, 2025. The work will be performed at the successful contractor's facility rather than at a government location. The procurement supports the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) in developing these critical environmental management tools. The project falls under PSC category B524 for Special Studies/Analysis - Mathematical/Statistical services.
Notice text
Description: Refining cetacean density models to support management of cetaceans in the Pacific Islands
(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
(ii) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number 1333MF25Q0096.
(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05 (Aug 2025) (Deviation 2025-07) (May 2025).
(iv) This solicitation is being issued as a total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 541715. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees.
(v) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial supplies:
See attached RFQ for the CLINS.
(vi) Description of requirements is as follows:
See attached Statement of Need
(vii) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance:
Required delivery data: no later than September 30, 2025 (FOB Destination)
Place of Performance:
Successful contractor’s facility
(viii) FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sept 2023), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment.
(ix) FAR provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment.
(x) FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2024) (Deviation 2025-02) (Deviation 2025-03) (Feb 2025), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision with its offer, unless the offeror’s Reps & Certs section on SAM.gov is accurate and current.
Per Deviation 2025-02/03: System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations, including 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals—Representation, and paragraph (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Examples include 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance, and paragraph (d) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Contracting officers will not consider these representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.
(xi) FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment.
(xii) FAR clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Jan 2025) (Deviation 2025-02) (Deviation 2025-03) (Feb 2025), applies to this acquisition and can be found in full text on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment.
(xiii) Any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions that apply can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment.
(xiv) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating does not apply.
(xv) Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 12:00PM HST on 9/16/2025. All quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Stephanie.M.Garnett@noaa.gov.
(xvi) Any questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted electronically via email to Stephanie.M.Garnett@noaa.gov
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 1333MF25Q0096.pdf |
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