National VMS Data Collection Reimbursement Program
Past New Requirement Updated
- Agency
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Department of Commerce
- Solicitation expected
- Estimated value
- $2,100,000 to $5,000,000
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Forecast facts
- Anticipated award
- Through
- NAICS code
- 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Place of performance
- Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
- Forecast number
- 31277
- Points of contact
Forecast details come from the Commerce Department's procurement forecast. Agencies' dates and values are estimates.
About this forecast
The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking a contractor to facilitate Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data acquisition from individual fishing vessels through a national reimbursement program. The primary objective is to alleviate economic strain on fishers by coordinating a program that assists vessel owners in acquiring VMS units and provides equitable reimbursement. The estimated solicitation release date is February 14, 2024, with an anticipated contract award date of May 14, 2024.
The forecasted contract has an estimated award value range between $2.1 million and $5 million, categorized under Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (NAICS 541690). The place of performance will be in Silver Spring, MD, with the contract managed through the National Marine Fisheries Service. The primary point of contact is Susan Henderson, who can be reached at susan.henderson@noaa.gov or +1-781-546-6018, and the procurement strategy indicates this may be a sole-source acquisition with potential information technology components.
Forecast text
Facilitate VMS data acquisition from individual fishing vessels and alleviate the economic strain to the fisher for the costs of the VMS placement on vessels and to coordinate a campaign to assist vessel owners in acquiring VMS units. Coordinate with fishery partners to design an equitable program that prescribes and carries out a reemimbursement program for vessel owners who meet criteria for VMS unit capitalization.
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