Summary
The National Ocean Service (NOS), Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), is seeking a commercial-duty fiberglass Downeast utility vessel to replace an aging response vessel. The vessel will support NOAA scientific, environmental monitoring, hydrographic, construction support, and emergency response operations across regions including the Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic Coast, Great Lakes, Gulf Coast, and nearshore coastal waters. The sources sought lists specific capabilities and specifications (approx. 26–30 ft LOA, solid hand-laid fiberglass hull, enclosed pilothouse, twin outboard engines ≥200 HP each, electronics package, davit and stabilization systems) and requests contractor capability information in accordance with the listed draft statement of need and specifications.