FSV Class Motor Heat Exchanger Procurement

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is soliciting procurement of a spare set of main propulsion motor heat exchangers for FSV Class ships, specifically two replacement heat exchangers for the NOAA Ship PISCES. The heat exchangers must be compatible with Teco-Westinghouse Model 2795AA motors and meet stringent technical specifications including double-walled 70/30 Copper-Nickel tube design, aluminum fins, 316 stainless steel hardware, and a minimum total heat exchange capacity of 140 KW. Contractors must submit design drawings for Contracting Officer's Representative approval, obtain ABS design approval, demonstrate at least one year of past performance in similar applications, and provide a standard warranty. The evaluation will be conducted on a best value basis considering price, parts availability, service completion capability, and past performance. Quotes are due by 1200 EDT on August 26, 2025, with electronic submissions required to james.pritchard@noaa.gov.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 332410 (Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing) with a size standard of 750 employees for small business qualification. The contract will be awarded as a firm fixed-price arrangement with Net 30 payment terms and delivery required by January 31, 2026. The solicitation specifically targets Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) vendors and requires delivery to the NOAA Ship PISCES located in Pascagoula, Mississippi. No incumbent contractors or specific award values are mentioned in the solicitation documents. The heat exchangers must be manufactured in accordance with ABS Steel Vessel Rules and ASME Section VIII, Division 1 standards, with precise dimensional requirements of 82 11/16" long x 11" width x 35 1/8" tall.