NOAA sole-source contract for cetacean and seabird observer services.
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NOAA Fisheries intends to award a single-source contract for cetacean and seabird observer services. The procurement covers the deployment of observers on fishing vessels to monitor interactions with marine mammals and seabirds, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The buyer is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), serving U.S. fisheries management. The notice indicates a sole-source justification, suggesting the requirement is tailored to a specific vendor with unique qualifications or existing infrastructure. The place of performance is Seattle, Washington, with an implied ongoing service duration.