Seabed Mapping, Exploration, and Characterization in the Pacific

DOS-OES Posted DFOP0019432

Description

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES), Office of Ocean and Polar Affairs (OPA) announces an open competition for a U.S. institution, company, or organization (see eligibility information in B.1) interested in submitting an application to conduct ocean mapping, seabed exploration, habitat and resource characterization, and data management and analysis in Pacific Island Countries (PICs).

Eligibility

• U.S.-based for-profit organizations or businesses;
• U.S.-based public, private, or state educational institutions; and
• U.S.-based not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status.
Funding Details
Award Floor
$2,000,000.00
Award Ceiling
$7,000,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
$7,000,000.00
Expected Awards
2
Key Dates
Posted
July 22, 2026
Closes
August 14, 2026 13d
Archive Date
N/A
Agency Information
Agency Name
Bureau of Oceans - Int. Environmental - Scientific
Agency Code
DOS-OES
Funding Instrument
Other