NOAA's Eastern Acquisition Division is seeking small-business capability information for vessel charter services supporting resource-protection and monitoring missions for Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Required support includes transit to study locations, meals and berthing accommodations, and operations during research. This is an active Sources Sought notice for procurement market research, not a grant program or a request for quotations, with responses due November 17, 2026.