Two (2) Line Handlers for NOAA Ship Fairweather

Description: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration seeks two line handlers to assist NOAA Ship Fairweather with docking at the Thomas Kelsey Municipal Dock in Valdez, Alaska. The procurement is a total small-business set-aside under NAICS 488310, with services anticipated during the ship’s October 16–20, 2026 port call. Respondents must provide at least two able-bodied line handlers for vessel arrival, departure, gangway assistance, and possible interim shifting operations.