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R--Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Operation and

Department of Commerce · NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION · Award Notice · 1305M326Q0505

posted 21 September 2026 · awarded 21 September 2026 · NAICS 541990 · PSC R706

$82,816

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service Northwest Fisheries Science Center awarded a contract for Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) operation and maintenance services. The award supports ongoing scientific missions that rely on the AUV to collect underwater data, ensuring the vehicle remains functional and mission‑ready.

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