SAM #1333MF26Q0117

NOAA Scientific Services for Manta Ray Tagging and Sampling in Mississippi River Delta

NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office is seeking scientific professional services for field operations targeting giant manta rays in the Mississippi River Delta. - Government Buyer: - Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Sub-agency: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) - Office: NMFS Field Delegates - Services Requested: - Locate, tag, and collect biological samples from giant manta rays (Manta birostris) - Provide vessel assets, unmanned aircraft systems, specialized instrumentation, dive operations, and qualified personnel - Deploy government-provided satellite tags - Conduct search, tracking, and biological sampling operations - Period of Performance: - Base period: 5 operational days between September-November 2026 or April-June 2027 - Three option years: Each allows up to 10 operational days - Dates are flexible and coordinated with NOAA - Unique Requirements: - Contractor must supply vessels, unmanned aircraft, instrumentation, and dive teams - Operations must be conducted in Mississippi River Delta coastal waters - Government will provide satellite tags for deployment - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - No product part numbers or purchase quantities are specified; focus is on specialized field services

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26-482 SEFSC Deep Coral Reef Monitoring Program Survey and Services

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