Award
Purchase Order #1305M326P0277
Contract Awarded to Tenacious Marine for Gulf of Maine Survey Services
Buyer
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Award Amount
$193,876.05
Ceiling
$1,439,739.21
Awarded
December 01, 2026
Period of Performance
Dec 01, 2026 – Nov 30, 2027
Identifier
1305M326P0277
NAICS
541715
This purchase order contract has been awarded to Tenacious Marine to conduct a scientific bottom longline survey in the Gulf of Maine on behalf of the Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC). Tenacious Marine specializes in marine research services, making them well-suited to provide expertise in this fishery science environment. The contract facilitates important ecological data collection critical to understanding local fish populations and supporting sustainable fisheries management. The scope includes executing the survey's fieldwork along the designated coastal area near Gloucester, Massachusetts, involving deployment and retrieval of fishing gear to assess fish stock conditions. The award was competitively procured through a purchase order, reflecting a straightforward acquisition for this specialized service. The contract term spans an initial one-year period with options to extend up to a multi-year engagement, supporting ongoing monitoring efforts. This award strengthens the scientific capacity for fisheries research and aids the agency's mission to ensure the health of marine resources in the region.
Description
TENACIOUS MARINE-NORTHEAST FISHERIES SCIENCE CENTER (NEFSC) GULF OF MAINE BOTTOM LONGLINE SURVEY