Bottom Scratcher, Inc.
- UEI
- L9R5TN415VF3
- CAGE
- 9K6U1
- Primary NAICS
- 812990 All Other Personal Services
- SAM.gov registration
- Expired
Company facts
- FY2025 rankings
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | -$24,000 |
| FY2025 | $46,500 |
| FY2024 | $23,000 |
| FY2023 | $36,200 |
Contract awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charter trips W/1 option year | Office of Acquisitions and Grants (USGS) | $24,000 | |
| Boat charter W/one option year | Office of Acquisitions and Grants (USGS) | $21,500 | |
| Dive boat charter to SNI | Office of Acquisitions and Grants (USGS) | $36,200 |
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About the company
Bottom Scratcher, Inc. is a small, for-profit Subchapter S Corporation based in San Pedro, California, registered in SAM.gov through March 4, 2026. The company specializes in providing marine charter boat services, specifically supporting scientific research and ecological monitoring missions. While limited details are available about the company's broader operations, its federal contract history demonstrates a focused niche in supporting marine research vessels and expeditions.
Bottom Scratcher, Inc. has consistently secured federal contract awards from the U.S. Geological Survey's Office of Acquisitions and Grants, exclusively through small business set-aside contracts. The company's primary service involves providing specialized dive and research boats for marine ecosystem monitoring around San Nicolas Island, California. These contracts, ranging from $21,500 to $48,000, require the company to provide vessels capable of supporting scientific research teams, typically accommodating 8-10 biologists for six-day research missions. The contracts specify detailed requirements including offshore navigation capabilities, safety equipment, meal provisions, and the ability to conduct underwater surveys at depths around 50 feet. The contract periods have spanned from June 2023 to November 2025, with each award being a firm fixed-price purchase order focused on charter boat services for marine research purposes.
Quick answers
Is Bottom Scratcher, Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Bottom Scratcher, Inc.'s SAM.gov registration expired on March 4, 2026.
What is Bottom Scratcher, Inc.'s CAGE code?
Bottom Scratcher, Inc.'s CAGE code is 9K6U1, and its Unique Entity ID (UEI) is L9R5TN415VF3.
How much has Bottom Scratcher, Inc. received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $46,500 to Bottom Scratcher, Inc. in fiscal year 2025 and $81,700 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
How does Bottom Scratcher, Inc. rank among federal contractors?
Bottom Scratcher, Inc. ranked #40 in NAICS 48833 in FY2025.
What is Bottom Scratcher, Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Bottom Scratcher, Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is Charter trips W/1 option year (140G0325P0071), from Office of Acquisitions and Grants (USGS), on April 1, 2025.
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