Ionomer Foam Hulls – NOAA/NDBC

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking to procure ionomer foam buoy hulls for the National Data Buoy Center at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi. The contract requires 3 units of 3M VE Ionomer Foam Hull constructed from Surlyn ionomer resin with specific technical specifications including closed-cell foam density of 4.4-4.6 pounds per cubic foot, yellow color per Federal Standard 595, and ultraviolet stabilization for 8 years. The contractor must conduct first article testing within 120 calendar days of contract award, with delivery required within 180 days after receipt of order. The government will evaluate quotations based on specifications, technical approach and capability, price, and past performance to award a firm fixed-price contract to the responsive responsible quoter providing the best value. The solicitation deadline is July 7, 2025, with quotes required to be submitted electronically to the designated contracting officer.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 325991 (Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins) with a size standard of 600 employees. The solicitation documents indicate this is specifically a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) opportunity, though no incumbent contractors are identified in the provided materials. While specific award values are not disclosed in the visible portions of the documentation, the contract involves manufacturing three precision-engineered buoy hulls with detailed technical specifications and comprehensive quality assurance requirements. The primary place of performance will be the contractor's facility, with delivery and acceptance occurring at the National Data Buoy Center in Stennis Space Center, Mississippi. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide a unique entity identifier (UEI) to be eligible for award consideration.