Attachment B - VE VE Buoy Frame Assemblies.docx

This document should be used for contracts, IAAs, IDIQs, etc. with an obligation request >$100k that have NOT been through the OR process:

Description

· What is it? The contract is for the procurement of six (6) 3m VE Buoy Frame Assemblies that are a core component of Coastal Weather Buoy (CWB) stations that provide real-time 24x7x365 mission critical marine observations that contribute directly to maritime safety and tropical storm forecasts. NDBC deploys and manages an enhanced observational network of buoys providing real-time meteorological, climatological and tsunami data in the open ocean and coastal zones surrounding the United States as part of the Marine Observation Program for NWS.

· Is it statutorily required? Statutorily required in order to uphold 15 U.S. Code 313, the Secretary of Commerce shall have charge of the forecasting of weather, the issue of storm warnings, the display of weather and flood signals for the benefit of agriculture, commerce, and navigation, the gauging and reporting of rivers, the maintenance and operation of seacoast telegraph lines and the collection and transmission of marine intelligence for the benefit of commerce and navigation, the reporting of temperature and rain-fall conditions for the common interests, the display of frost and cold-wave signals, the distribution of meteorological information in the interests of agriculture and commerce, and the taking of such meteorological observations as may be necessary to establish and record the climatic conditions of the United States, or as are essential for the proper execution of the foregoing duties.

· Explain program purpose and tie to mission - NDBC owns and operates 106 Coastal Weather Buoy platforms located throughout the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Great Lakes, Gulf of America, and Caribbean Sea. Current systems have reached the end of life and these sensors are part of an observational systems network hardening effort to produce more robust and reliable observational platforms to increase data availability during severe weather events. The buoy frame assemblies are part of the Coastal Weather Buoy platform which provide meteorological measurements that are critical for maritime safety and forecasts. These hulls are essential for NDBC to operate and maintain the Coastal Weather Buoy and continue to perform their NWS mission.

· Explain what the contract does - The contract provides for the procurement of six (6) 3m VE Buoy Frame Assemblies directly used in the NDBC Coastal Weather Buoy Network.

· Impact if not awarded - If not awarded there will be a loss of marine observations at these strategically placed Coastal Weather Buoy platforms and a resultant degradation of marine forecasts and tropical storm predictions having a negative impact on vessel traffic safety.

Appendix:

IGCE

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IGCE 3M VE Framework Assemblies.xlsx Summary

INDEPENDENT GOVERNMENT COST ESTIMATE

Recommended but not required NOAALink IGCE format

START HERE: Enter Procurement Data below.

PROCUREMENT DATA

Procurement Name: 3M VE Buoy Framework Assemblies

Procurement Type: Supply

Contact Name: Emmy Jones

Contact Number: 601-568-2987

Period of Performance: Delivery in FY26

Delivery Date: Delivery in FY26

Summary data, below, is autopulated from the yearly worksheets. Do not edit this section.

SUMMARY DATA TOTAL WITH NOAALINK FEE

BASE YEAR SUBTOTAL: $148,962.00 $159,389.34

OPTION YEAR 1 SUBTOTAL:

OPTION YEAR 2 SUBTOTAL:

OPTION YEAR 3 SUBTOTAL:

OPTION YEAR 4 SUBTOTAL:

PROCUREMENT TOTAL: $148,962.00 $159,389.34

INSTRUCTIONS

Enter Procurement Data in the Procurement Data section above.

BASIS FOR ESTIMATE AND ASSUMPTIONS

Previous purchase price in 2025 of $22570 indexed for genernal inflationan delta of petroleum costs

SUPPLY IGE

INDEPENDENT GOVERNMENT COST ESTIMATE

Delivery Date:

3M VE Buoy Framework Assemblies

SUPPLY PURCHASES Please note, in order to preserve the integrity of the procurement process, do not contact manufacturers or vendors directly to obtain quotes.

Item Description Quantity Unit Price Total

1 3M Frame Fabrication 6 $24,827.00 $148,962.00

2 $0.00

3 0 $0.00 $0.00

TOTAL $148,962.00

SERVICE IGE

INDEPENDENT GOVERNMENT COST ESTIMATE DIRECTIONS

Period of Performance:

3M VE Buoy Framework Assemblies Add rows as needed

Adjust formulas to ensure total Option Year cost appears in cell D5

DIRECT LABOR (BURDENED RATES) Guidance on Market Research, including equipment and software pricing, can be found HERE

Labor Category Hours Labor Rate Amount

1 0 $0.00 $0.00

2 0 $0.00 $0.00 Please note, in order to preserve the integrity of the procurement process, do not contact vendors directly to obtain quotes.

3 0 $0.00 $0.00

SUBTOTAL $0.00

OTHER DIRECT COST For travel, use airline websites and the per diem shown under the GSA website, linked HERE

REQUIRED TRAVEL: (Not-to-Exceed Amount; Worse Case)

Travel (To/From) No. of Trips Price Per Trip Total

1 0 $0.00 $0.00 Travel / Training / ODC information must be included in acquisition document and Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE). General and administrative (G&A) expenses should not be included. Contractors are expected to recover costs in their fully burdened rates.

2 0 $0.00 $0.00

3 0 $0.00 $0.00

SUBTOTAL $0.00

OTHER: (Anything not covered above)

Item Description Quantity Unit Price Total

1 0 $0.00 $0.00

2 0 $0.00 $0.00

3 0 $0.00 $0.00

SUBTOTAL $0.00

TOTAL $0.00

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