20065.01-02-501-01_Bow Thruster Equipment Removal and Installation Plan_Rev(-) signed.pdf

This document outlines the requirements for a federal contract solicitation to provide mid-life refit services for the NOAA Ship Ronald H. Brown. The solicitation seeks a firm fixed price contract to upgrade many of the ship's systems including repowering the bow thruster and Z-drive, replacing potable water, chilled water, sewage, science refrigeration, and uncontaminated seawater systems. Additional work includes overhauling air conditioning, HVAC, tank level indicators, navigational and radar systems, overhead and security lighting, and exterior ballast and fuel tank vents. Much of the ship's piping and identified steel will also be replaced. Interested parties must submit any inquiries by June 28, 2021 and final proposals by August 6, 2021 to the Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration contracting staff. The refit work will be competed using FAR Part 12 and 15 guidelines for commercial and negotiated acquisitions.