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Synopsis of Proposed Contract Action Project Title: NORTHEAST FISHERIES SCIENCE CENTER (NEFSC) COOPERATIVE GULF OF MAINE (GOM) BOTTOM LONGLINE SURVEY The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Western Acquisition Division (WAD), intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Mary Elizabeth to provide longline charter services in support of the Cooperative Gulf of Maine (GOM) Bottom Longline Survey. This acquisition is being conducted as other than full and open competition using simplified procedures for certain commercial services in accordance with RFO FAR 12.102(b) and 41 U.S.C. 1901 . The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541715, with a business size standard of 1,000 employees. This notice of intent is not a formal solicitation or request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document is available, and telephone requests will not be accepted. No award will be made on the basis of quotations or offers received in response to this notice. Interested parties may submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet the Government's requirement no later than June 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. E-mail statements will be accepted, but senders are responsible for ensuring complete transmission and timely receipt. All inquiries shall be submitted via e-mail to: amanda.rossiter@noaa.gov . The Government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed-price commercial services contract. The intent of this synopsis is for informational purposes only. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement for future requirements. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

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