Dockage services for R/V Gannet at GRNMS

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking deep water dockage services for two research vessels, R/V Gannet and R/V Sam Gray, operated by Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary. The contractor must provide a facility within 15 miles driving distance of the GRNMS office that includes 100 feet of dock space for in-water vessel storage, an adjacent loading/unloading area, fresh water access, 50-amp electrical service with separate metering, and dock maintenance capabilities. The contract will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method and awarded as a firm fixed-price arrangement. Questions regarding the solicitation are due by 11:00 AM Eastern on July 29, 2025, while quotes must be submitted electronically by 11:00 AM Eastern on August 8, 2025. The anticipated contract award date is August 25, 2025, with the performance period beginning September 16, 2025.

This solicitation is designated as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside contract under NAICS code 713930 (Marinas) with a size standard of $11 million. The contract structure includes a base year covering dockage services for the R/V Gannet from September 16, 2025 to September 15, 2026, followed by two optional one-year extensions that would expand services to include both vessels through September 15, 2028. The total contract duration, including all options, shall not exceed three years and six months. Services will be performed at a marina facility located within the specified 15-mile radius of Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary office, with monthly invoicing through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The contractor will provide non-exclusive access to the designated boat slip, dock, dock box, and parking area while NOAA retains responsibility for vessel security and maintenance.