Office of Response & Restoration Environmental Database Management Support

NOAA’s solicitation 1305M226Q0065 seeks a prime contractor to develop, manage, and deliver environmental data products and related documentation. Core tasks include data‑model management, creation of field and laboratory data‑collection tools, data integration, and contingency management for major spills. The contractor must provide periodic (1‑4 times per year) database documentation, electronic data deliverables, and updated regional databases, all in machine‑readable, open‑format files with open‑metadata standards; the final report must include the internet address where the data will be publicly accessible at no cost beyond distribution expenses. The award will be a hybrid time‑and‑materials/firm‑fixed‑price contract evaluated on best‑value criteria, with a mandatory certification that AI was not used to generate the proposal. A subcontracting plan is required, including a separate AbilityOne goal and reporting in the eSRS; AbilityOne work must be identified and communicated via email to abilityone.org. The contract also mandates compliance with small‑business set‑aside requirements (WOSB, EDWOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, etc.) and, if a joint venture is proposed, a signed JV agreement meeting 13 CFR 125.8. All environmental data generated must be made publicly visible and reusable in accordance with NOAA Acquisition Manual 1330‑52.227‑71.

Notice ID

dea0cb13c0cb401b946ddf07ee869291

Solicitation Number

1305M226Q0065

NAICS Code

541620

Classification Code

B529