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NOAA NMFS SIP Maintains Fee Schedule for Seafood Inspection Services

NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Seafood Inspection Program (SIP) has announced that its fee schedule for seafood inspection, grading, and certification services will remain unchanged for the upcoming fiscal year. - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Seafood Inspection Program (SIP) - Services Provided: - Inspection, grading, and certification of fishery products - Use of official quality grade marks - Services include regular, overtime, and holiday hourly rates, plus flat fees for certificate requests - Fee Structure: - Fees are set to recover full program costs, including labor, facilities, IT infrastructure, and administrative overhead - Additional charges apply for travel and contract guarantees - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or third-party vendors; services are provided directly by NMFS SIP - Notable Requirements: - Fee schedule applies to all customers (contract and non-contract) - Services rendered from the start of the fiscal year until further notice - Customers are responsible for all applicable charges, including travel and guaranteed payment for contracts

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The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Seafood Inspection Program (SIP) announces that its fee schedule for fiscal year 2027 will remain unchanged from the schedule established on November 1, 2022. The program offers inspection, grading, and certification services for fishery products, including the use of official quality grade marks. Fees are set to recover the full costs of the program and include charges for regular time, overtime, and holidays, with additional charges for travel and certificates. This notice applies to services rendered from October 1, 2026, until further notice.

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