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This NOAA solicitation seeks a small‑business contractor to provide all labor, equipment, and materials needed to deploy and retrieve standard fishing gear for biological sampling of commercially important reef fishes around Puerto Rico. The effort includes approximately 20 vessel‑days per year (monthly sampling over a 12‑month base period) with two observers (one on‑vessel, one in‑lab) and required documentation to the Sustainable Fisheries Division. The contract is set‑aside for small businesses, has a base period ending 31 Dec 2027 with two optional one‑year extensions through 31 Dec 2029, and may be renewed annually if funding permits. • Scope: Deploy/retrieve fishing gear, collect biological samples (snappers, groupers, etc.), record data, provide observer support, and submit final reports. • Location: Waters surrounding Puerto Rico; regional coverage (north, west, south) with sequential sampling. • Duration: Base period 12 months + 90‑day report period; optional extensions up to a total of 3 years. • Deliverables: Sample data, observer logs, final technical report, and any required equipment (handheld CTD, etc.). • Requirements: Small‑business eligibility, SAM registration, ability to charter local vessels, provide two observers, and submit quotes electronically by 11:59 PM 9/18/2026.