Design, Build, and Install of the Machinery Control System (MCS) on board the NOAA Ships Pisces and Bell Shimada

This combined synopsis/solicitation requests proposals to design, build, and install new machinery control systems aboard the NOAA Ship Pisces and NOAA Ship Bell Shimada. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration seeks to replace the existing control systems with programmable logic controller-based systems to modernize ship operations. Offerors must demonstrate experience designing, building, and installing marine machinery control systems. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical approach, past performance references, and price. The submission deadline is September 8, 2021.

The procurement is set aside exclusively for small businesses and has a total value not to exceed $5 million. The contractor will design, fabricate, test, deliver, and install the new control systems within 24 months of award. Installation locations are Pascagoula, Mississippi for the Pisces and Newport, Oregon for the Bell Shimada. The NAICS code is 334511 and PSC code is J063. This combined synopsis/solicitation was issued by NOAA's Environmental Acquisition Division to maintain critical ship functions and certification for unmanned engine room operations on the Pisces and Bell Shimada.