Seabed Mapping, Exploration, and Characterization in the Pacific
DOS-OES Posted DFOP0019432
Close Date:
August 14, 2026
13 days remaining
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.
• 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.
Actions
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