26-498 vessel services, repair, and updates

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration seeks service and repair of the R/V Potawaugh research vessel, including replacement of twin 300-hp 4-stroke Yamaha outboard engines, marine electronics suite integration, hull maintenance, and repainting, with quotations due September 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 336612 (Boat Building) with a 500-employee size standard.

All work must be completed between September 30 and December 30, 2026, within 60 miles (approximately 2.5 hours transit) of Edgewater, Maryland. Technical specifications require Yamaha or equivalent engines with EFI fuel induction systems, stainless steel 3-blade propellers, dual compatible digital gauges, Garmin or equivalent electronics (radar, GPS head unit, transducer, AIS VHF marine radio) with NMEA network integration, Interlux Micron CFC anti-fouling paint or approved alternative for hull bottom repainting, and anode replacement for brackish water conditions. Deliverables include engine installation with binnacle controls for twin-engine operation and second helm station, steering cables, wiring harnesses, key switches, control cables, and sea trials with vendor demonstration.

Award will be made using Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedures, evaluating technical approach, experience and past performance, and price. A 20-percent price evaluation factor applies to offers certifying foreign end products under Buy American Act and geographic compliance requirements for facility location within the specified transit radius. Quotations should be submitted via email to Heather.Mahle@noaa.gov. PSC code is J019.