CASE Awarded NOAA Contract to Support Sandy Hook Laboratory’s Marine Research Mission
CASE Awarded NOAA Contract to Support Sandy Hook Laboratory’s Marine Research Mission
Asheville, NC | October 1, 2025 — CASE Consultants International (CASE), a leading provider of scientific and technical services to NOAA, has been awarded the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) Sandy Hook Laboratory Program Support Services contract.
Under this multi-year contract, CASE will deliver full lifecycle scientific, technical, and operational support to NEFSC researchers at the Sandy Hook Laboratory in Highlands, New Jersey. The contract encompasses a broad range of services that advance NOAA Fisheries’ mission to assess, understand, and protect marine ecosystems and species in the Northeast U.S. Continental Shelf region.
“We are proud to expand our partnership with NOAA through this award,” said Liz Tarquin, CEO of CASE. “The Sandy Hook Laboratory plays a critical role in protecting marine biodiversity and informing sustainable management. Our experienced team is ready to support NOAA’s scientists through high-quality, responsive services that make an impact.”
CASE will provide integrated support across multiple NEFSC research programs, including:
Marine organism husbandry and life support system operations
Laboratory and field research in physiology, behavior, and ecology of protected species
Deep-sea coral research and geospatial visualization
eDNA and plankton sampling and analysis
Data synthesis, statistical analysis, and science communication
The CASE team includes incumbent personnel and NOAA-experienced technical staff, ensuring continuity and readiness from day one. The team is also backed by a robust network of subject matter experts in marine biology, ecosystem modeling, and field logistics.
This award reflects CASE’s proven record of performance supporting NOAA programs across the country, including recent contracts with the Northeast, Southeast, and Pacific Islands regions.
