1305M225Q0028 Sources Sought Fairweather.docx

This is a Sources Sought synopsis. This Sources Sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this announcement. No basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result from a response to this Sources Sought or Government use of any information provided.

Disclaimer and Important Notes The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is not accepting proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information shall be included in your response to this Source Sought. The Government reserves the right to use any information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate, including using technical information provided by respondents in any resultant solicitation. The purpose of this Sources Sought is to improve the understanding of Government requirements and industry capabilities. This allows potential offerors to participate and provide information on how they can satisfy the Government's requirements. Responses will assist the Government in determining the availability of potential solutions in the marketplace. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor SAM.gov for additional information pertaining to this requirement. For information regarding this acquisition, contact the Contracting Officials listed herein.

This exchange of information must be consistent with procurement integrity requirements (See FAR 3.104). Interested parties include potential offerors, end users, Government acquisition and supporting personnel, and others involved in the conduct or outcome of the acquisition.

General Scope of Requirement The contemplated award is for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Eastern Region Acquisition Division (EAD), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). The award will be for the acquisition of a complete steering system for NOAA Ship Fairweather.

Performance of this requirement will take place as follows:

Delivery of all materials will be to NOAA Ship Fairweather, C/O CDR Steven Wall, 1010 Stedman St Ketchikan, AK 99901.

Installation will be scheduled once material is in hand. Anticipated Place of Performance will be Ketchikan, AK.

EAD-OMAO requires the acquisition of a complete steering system for NOAA Ship Fairweather.

The Contractor shall provide all material, technical support, and training, in support of this requirement.

1. SUMMARY:

NOAA Ship Fairweather is currently without an operational steering system. The government is procuring a replacement steering system.

2. REFERENCES:

2.1 Ship Steering Gear Salient Characteristics

Rudder Type: Balanced Spade (2) Rudder Size: 11’X4’ Steering Angle: ±45° (Ship operates at +/- 35°) Design Torque: 356,000 lb-in/40kNm Hard over time (+/-35 to -/+35): 22 seconds

2.2 FA-S2201-01 Rudder & Rudder Stock Design

3. REQUIREMENTS:

3.2 Salient Characteristics

3.2.1 Steering Assembly must fit the existing two rudder stocks with minimal/no alteration to the rudder stocks.

3.2.2 New system can be either rotary vane or piston type so long as it fits in the steering space without major space alteration, and meets the required salient/operational characteristics/requirements.

3.2.3 Tillers/Rudders may be linked for redundancy and/or reduction in required hydraulic power but are not required to be.

3.2.4 System shall be as commercial-off-the-shelf as practicable and be American Bureau of Shipbuilding (ABS) approved.

3.2.5 Installation will require minimal collateral destruction of the ship to facilitate installation (cutting of beams, bulkheads and decking). Changing of the installation footprint is acceptable.

3.2.6 Steering angle, design torque, and hard-over times must meet or exceed the current parameters identified in Para 2.1.

3.2.7 New system must have its own control system to include compatible autopilot configuration on the Bridge. Current Sperry autopilot is intended to remain.

3.2.8 Must include complete steering gear system including ABS Type-Approved actuators, Hydraulic Equipment, Controllers, Alarm Panels, Indicators, Header Tank, and Material required to fully integrate with the vessel.

3.2.9 All collateral piping, hoses, valves, pumps/motors, and fittings must be provided to facilitate installation.

3.2.10 Logistic support (material and service) must be readily available in the US/North America to facilitate any future requirements for the system.

3.2.11 The Contractor will provide for the Government’s Unlimited Data Rights. All technical data rights (technical publications, component drawings, and system drawings) shall be provided to the Government for its use in maintenance and procurement of additional material/services at a future date. Vendor will retain ownership of the technical data rights in order to provide for updating. All updates shall be provided to the Government as they are developed and published.

3.2.12 Contractor will provide on-site technical support once the installation has been scheduled and is in process.

3.2.13 The Contractor will provide training on the new system to members of the crew up to 8 individuals.

3.2.14 The system shall have a minimum 12-month warranty (post installation).

3.2.15 System must be delivered to the required location in Ketchikan, AK within 26 weeks of contract award date.

3.2.16 Material will be delivered Free on Board (F.O.B.) Destination.

3.2.17 Contractor will provide Firm-fixed Price shipping pricing at time of quote.

3.2.18 Contractor will be responsible for duties, taxes, and other costs related to delivery.

3.3 Equipment should be delivered NLT June 1, 2025 to:

NOAA Ship Fairweather C/O CDR Steven Wall 1010 Stedman St Ketchikan, AK 99901

4. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

4.1 Point of Contact/Port Engineer:

Henry Holtz, PE (251)753-4238 henry.holtz@noaa.gov

4.2 Installation dates will be established once delivery of the entire system has been completed.

4.3 This statement shall not be taken as direction or “notice to proceed”.

Sources Sought Respondents Sources intending to respond to this posting should thoroughly review the aforementioned and submit the following information:

Identification of your firm's business size and identification of your firm’s Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number. DOC/NOAA Eastern Acquisition Division requires that all contractors doing business with this office be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). No award can be made to a company not registered in SAM. For additional information and to register in SAM, please access the following web site: www.sam.gov. To register, all contractors must have a Dun and Bradstreet number (DUNS). A DUNS may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun and Bradstreet at http://www.dnb.com/eupdate or by telephone at (800) 333-0505.

Capability statements should reveal your firm’s presence (if any) on Government-Wide Contract Vehicles (e.g. NASA SEWP, GSA Advantage, etc.) that can support this requirement. Capability statements should express your firm’s interest in this requirement, describing your company and its capability to meet the minimum Program requirements. Capabilities statements should also include the salient characteristics of the suggested steering system. Interested parties should provide sufficient detailed information, which demonstrates the capability of the proposed solution.

Response Time Please send your submission via email to the attention of Contract Specialist (CS) Jim Van Natta (e-mail: jim.vannatta@noaa.gov) and to Contracting Officer (CO) Ashley Perry (e-mail: ashley.perry@noaa.gov) no later than December 16, 2024, 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Please include 1305M225Q0028 in the subject line of your submission. The response shall be no more than five (5) single-spaced pages, and use a minimum font of 12-point Times New Roman on 8 ½ x 11- inch paper. Each page should be separately numbered.