Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Buoy Boat Procurement

This notice seeks capability statements for a new commercial-duty fiberglass hull diving/buoy workboat to be operated within 100 miles of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is conducting market research on behalf of the National Ocean Service for pre-solicitation number NCND20. The boat must be 36-39 feet in length, have a 14.5 foot beam, 450+ horsepower diesel engine, cruise at 20 knots, have a range of 250 nautical miles, and meet other specified technical requirements. Capability statements are due to NOAA by April 1, 2020 and shall not exceed 10 pages describing the offeror's ability to meet requirements and provide relevant company information.

There is no set-aside designated for this procurement. The workboat being procured would fall under NAICS code 336612 with a PSC code Q2. The selected contractor must deliver the fully equipped boat within 365 days of award. Key details include response length and technical requirements for boat dimensions, engines, speed, and range.