Request for Information: Voluntary Observing Ship (VOS) Program
| Agency: | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF |
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| State: | Mississippi |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Posted Date: | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Due Date: | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Solicitation No: | RFI_VOS |
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Description
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Updated)
- Updated Published Date: Feb 11, 2026 03:00 pm EST
- Original Published Date: Jan 23, 2026 08:06 am EST
- Updated Response Date: Feb 20, 2026 02:00 pm EST
- Original Response Date: Feb 20, 2026 02:00 pm EST
- Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
- Updated Inactive Date: Mar 07, 2026
- Original Inactive Date: Mar 07, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside:
- Product Service Code:
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NAICS Code:
- 541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
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Place of Performance:
Stennis Space Center , MSUSA
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.
- EASTERN ACQUISITION DIVISION FED BLDG 200 GRANBY ST SUITE 815
- NORFOLK , VA 23510
- USA
- Kari Webler
- kari.webler@noaa.gov
- Kevin J. Buum
- kevin.j.buum@noaa.gov
- Feb 11, 2026 03:00 pm ESTSources Sought (Updated)
- Jan 23, 2026 08:06 am EST Sources Sought (Original)
Related Document
| Jan 23, 2026 | [Sources Sought (Original)] Request for Information: Voluntary Observing Ship (VOS) Program |
See Also
Submission Deadline Thu October 15th, 2026 at 8:00 am SSN 267-043 Small Instrument
Mississippi State University
Due by 10/15/2026
Procurement Details Smart Number 9275-27-R-RFIN-00011 Advertised Date 09/09/2026 8:00 AM RFx # 3150007002
State Government of Mississippi
Due by 10/09/2026
Follow Handheld X-Ray Fluorescence for ERDC GSL Active Contract Opportunity Notice ID W912HZ25Q1265
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Due by 12/03/2026
Procurement Details Smart Number 9280-27-R-IFBD-00011 Advertised Date 09/18/2026 9:02 AM RFx # 3160008273
State Government of Mississippi
Due by 10/07/2026