Bid guide
How to bid on Coastal GeoTools conference support for the Department of Commerce
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office for Coastal Management (OCM) needs assistance in convening a conference. This conference focuses on applications of geospatial technology for coastal management, specifically the Coastal GeoTools 2027 event.
NOAA intends to award this work on a sole-source basis to the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM). However, other businesses capable of meeting the requirements can submit documentation to request that the procurement be conducted on a competitive basis. This is an opportunity to demonstrate your firm's expertise in conference support and geospatial technology for coastal management.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This notice was published on July 28, 2026. If you wish to submit a capability statement, it must be received by NOAA no later than August 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT. Submissions received after this date and time may be excluded from consideration.
The purpose of your submission is to allow NOAA to determine if they should conduct this procurement on a competitive basis instead of sole-sourcing. A decision by the government not to conduct a competitive procurement, based on responses to this notice, is at their discretion.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is best suited for firms with expertise in environmental consulting services, specifically those with experience in conference convening and knowledge of geospatial technology applications for coastal management. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 541620, Environmental Consulting Services, with a business size standard of $19 million.
Your firm should have a strong understanding of coastal resource managers and the ability to facilitate the dissemination of products and services related to coastal conservation and geospatial technology.
How to respond
To respond, you must submit a capability statement in writing via email to [email protected]. The subject line of your email must read: Announcement Number: 141017-26-0072, Project Title: Convening a Conference on Applications of Geospatial Technology for Coastal Management.
Your capability statement needs to contain enough detail for NOAA to determine if your firm can meet all the requirements. It is your responsibility to ensure your submission is received before the deadline. Oral communications are not acceptable.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
When preparing your capability statement, clearly articulate your firm's experience with convening conferences, especially those related to geospatial technology or coastal management. Highlight specific examples of past successes and how your firm has engaged with coastal resource managers.
Demonstrate your understanding of NOAA's Office for Coastal Management's primary conservation audience and how your services would effectively get their products and services to these managers. Ensure your statement directly addresses the sole-source justification by showing how your firm could also meet or exceed the stated needs. Finally, confirm your firm is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and has a Unique Entity ID (UEI), as this is required for any award.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
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