FY25 NOAA ShiP Henry Bigelow OWS Parts

The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking brand name replacement parts for the Oily Water Separator (OWS) system on the NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow. The solicitation (1333MK25Q0061) requires specific parts from manufacturers Alfa Laval and GEA, including operating slides, inlet pipes, flat belts, bowl disks, solenoid valve assemblies, and low-pressure hoses. Quotes will be evaluated based on best value factors, primarily considering capability, availability, and price. The solicitation requires vendors to submit quotes by March 7, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST via email to james.pritchard@noaa.gov. Potential contractors must be able to provide precise, manufacturer-specified components that meet the critical operational requirements of the ship's engine room OWS system.

This contract is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 333132 with a size standard of 500 employees. The estimated contract value is approximately $22,000, with delivery required to Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island by June 30, 2025. The procurement is critical to maintaining the ship's operational status, as lapsing maintenance or broken parts could result in a "no-sail" condition for the vessel. The parts are necessary to ensure the correct and safe function of the OWS system, which is governed by OMAO policy 0602. Contractors must be prepared to provide exact replacement parts with precise part numbers, including 2 Operating Slides (P/N 545654-02AL), 1 Inlet Pipe with Paring Disc (P/N 561272-80AL), 2 Flat Belts 60 Hz (P/N 260169-23AL), and other specified components.