COOPERATIVE RESEARCH BRANCH (CRB) STUDY FLEET PROGRAM –ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking information from vendors to provide administrative support for the Study Fleet Program. The program aims to collect high-resolution catch, effort, and environmental data from commercial fishing vessels. The contractor will be responsible for supporting the onboarding of new vessel participants, administering and processing payments, coordinating with participating vessels and NOAA program staff, and collecting and transmitting required program information. The contract is expected to last for 12 months, with up to four option periods. • The contractor will provide administrative support for the Study Fleet Program. • The contractor will support the onboarding of new vessel participants. • The contractor will administer and process payments to multiple commercial fishing industry participants. • The contractor will coordinate with participating vessels and NOAA program staff. • The contractor will collect and transmit required program information.