Companies with Recent Fishery & Marine Life Support Contract Awards

Within NOAA, fishery and marine life support services have been and continue to be crucial areas of support needed from industry partners. Services such as fishery support, ecosystem monitoring and support, data sampling, surveys, ocean mapping, and marine life charting are some of the many specialized areas in which vendors can offer their assistance to NOAA. AlphaBrook has highlighted the following small and other socioeconomically disadvantaged businesses that have recently been awarded fishery and marine life support contracts from NOAA. Firms interested in supporting future fishery and marine life-related opportunities should continue to monitor the following vendors, as they are making significant waves in this realm.

Float Partners: Float Partners is an SBA-certified small business that provides a wide range of services including, but not limited to, fishery support, research, program management, data collection, and field sampling. In fact, due to this firm’s widespread background, Float Partners was recently awarded the Pacific Island Regional Observer Program contract by NOAA in August 2023, which was valued at over $49M. As Float Partners continues to make strides in the fisheries and marine life support realm, this vendor will be one to consider partnering with or anticipate as a competitor in future endeavors.

XOcean USA: In August 2023, this SBA-certified small business was awarded a Marine Resource, Surveys, and Research contract from NOAA, that was valued over $7M. XOcean USA boasts about its background in marine life, data sampling, ocean data, program management and hybrid power systems, solidifying that this firm has a pertinent footprint as it relates to fishery and marine life support services. Considering this vendor’s recent award and its array of fishery and marine life services, it is clear that XOcean USA will be one to keep an eye on in future marine life endeavors.

Ocean Power Technologies: This SBA-certified small business has an impressive background in the fishery and marine life support services realm, which includes ocean intelligence, marine ecosystem, marine environment, marine construction and design, and program management services. In fact, due to this firm’s extensive areas of expertise, Ocean Power Technologies was recently awarded a $7.5M NOAA Ocean Exploration and Characterization contract in August 2023. As Ocean Power Technologies continues to make strides in the marine life support services realm, this industry partner will be one to consider as a competitor in future endeavors.

Saildrone: Saildrone is an SBA-certified small business vendor that recently obtained a Meteorological and Oceanographic Observations contract from NOAA valued over $7M in August 2023. This vendor provides many solutions that have supported its success in the fishery and marine life support services realm, including ecosystem monitoring, data analytics, ocean mapping, ocean data, fisheries, and climate analysis. Based on this firm’s recent contract win and the offerings it provides, it is undeniable that Saildrone is a valuable industry partner to consider aligning with in upcoming fishery and marine life support efforts.

IIC Technologies: In August 2023, IIC Technologies was awarded a NOAA Mapping and Cartographic Support Services contract, which is valued at $7.5M. This SBA-certified small business is an established firm that offers marine life charting, navigation services, fishery support, surveying and data processing services, and program management services. Vendors seeking to support government agencies on upcoming fishery and marine life support contracts should be sure to keep tabs on IIC Technologies, as this firm is likely to be one that will be highly competitive in this landscape.

1st Mission: 1st Mission is an SBA-certified small business that in August 2023 was awarded a $7.5M contract by NOAA for Uncrewed Maritime Systems Living Marine Resource Surveys and Research. This recently awarded contract is undoubtedly supported by this firm’s meticulous background that includes fisheries and marine life support, living marine resource management, habitat, species and ecosystem conservation, surveys, sampling, and animal husbandry. As 1st Mission continues to showcase its knowledge in the fisheries and marine life support realm, this firm is likely a strong competitor or a beneficial teaming partner for future fishery and marine life support efforts.

GenWest Systems: GenWest Systems is an SDVOSB, that in February 2023 was awarded an Emergency Response and Restorant Support Services contract by NOAA, which is valued at $10.9M. This recently awarded contract is likely supported by this vendor’s detailed background in marine life and fishery services, which includes environmental information management, incident response, GIS and data visualization, and program management. Vendors seeking to support NOAA on upcoming fishery and marine life support efforts in the future should be sure to keep an eye on GenWest Systems, as this firm is likely one that will be highly competitive in future endeavors.

Spire Global: This SBA-certified small business has a focused background in maritime data, fishery surveys, marine life monitoring, maritime weather services, program management, and data visualization services. Given this firm’s meticulous background, there is no surprise that Spire Global was recently awarded a $2.9M contract by NOAA to provide commercial weather data services to support the Ocean Surface Winds Pilot Study program in September 2023. Spire Global’s recent contract win, as well as its marine life and fishery services background make this an industry partner that should be looked out for in future fishery and marine life support opportunities.

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Monica Cardona