SOURCES SOUGHT
99 -- Request for Information: Voluntary Observing Ship (VOS) Program
- Notice Date
- 2/11/2026 12:00:38 PM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Contracting Office
- DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA NORFOLK VA 23510 USA
- ZIP Code
- 23510
- Solicitation Number
- RFI_VOS
- Response Due
- 2/20/2026 11:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 03/07/2026
- Point of Contact
- Kari Webler, Kevin J. Buum
- E-Mail Address
-
kari.webler@noaa.gov, kevin.j.buum@noaa.gov
(kari.webler@noaa.gov, kevin.j.buum@noaa.gov)
- Description
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS), National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) is conducting market research on the capabilities of vendors to support the NDBC Voluntary Observing Ship (VOS) Program. Please see the attached Request for Information and Attachment 1 - DRAFT Statement of Objectives. The following question was received in response to this RFI: QUESTION: Is NOAA intending to continue serving as the primary entity responsible for servicing the approximately 2,800 participating vessels, or is the VOS program exploring a transition of that service role and responsibility to an industry partner? RESPONSE: Yes, NOAA intends to continue serving as the primary entity responsible for the VOS Program. NOAA is seeking commercial partners that can provide support in maintaining and growing the VOS Program to ensure long-term viability. NOAA is hoping that responses to this RFI will provide information to aid in understanding what commercial partners could offer to help sustain the program.
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8ff3e0a237024079b6a0c46f7daacbd9/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Stennis Space Center, MS, USA
- Country: USA
- Country: USA
- Record
- SN07713628-F 20260213/260211230043 (samdaily.us)
- Source
-
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