Opportunity
SAM #REQUIREMENTS-26-3045
NOAA Sole-Source Contract for Environmental Monitoring Services on Lobster Traps and Trawlers
Buyer
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Posted
June 25, 2026
Respond By
July 10, 2026
Identifier
REQUIREMENTS-26-3045
NAICS
541690, 813312
NOAA Fisheries, through the Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC), has announced its intent to negotiate a sole-source contract with Gulf of Maine Lobster Foundation, Inc. (GOMLF) for environmental monitoring services on lobster traps and large trawlers. - Sole-source procurement for Environmental Monitors on Lobster Traps (eMOLT) and Large Trawlers commercial services - Contract includes installation of science equipment, data collection, and transmission for over 145 fishing vessels - Services cover recruiting fishermen, procuring field equipment and supplies, providing a full-time lead dockside technician, coordinating cellular services, maintaining cloud infrastructure, and financial reporting - Period of performance is one base year plus four one-year option periods - Gulf of Maine Lobster Foundation, Inc. (GOMLF) is the sole vendor identified - No specific OEMs or part numbers are listed; procurement is focused on specialized marine monitoring services - Commercial opportunity for similar marine environmental monitoring solutions and services
Description
See attached REQUIREMENTS-26-3045 Notice of Intent to Negotiate a Sole-Source for details.