Main Engine Exhaust Repair aboard NOAA ship RAINI

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), under its Office of Marine & Aviation Operations, is soliciting quotations for main engine exhaust repair services aboard the NOAA Ship Rainier. The work encompasses replacement of port and starboard main engine exhaust expansion joint gaskets and installation of new fire blanket insulation utilizing ASTM F683 or equivalent materials. Key contract requirements include scaffolding installation, disconnection and reassembly of expansion joints and elbows, fabrication and installation of exhaust blankets with stainless steel wire and hooks, and coordination of engine testing to verify no exhaust leaks at disturbed joints. Offerors must demonstrate technical acceptability and capability, provide three job references from the past three years, carry appropriate liability insurance, maintain current SAM.gov registration with a valid UEID/CAGE code, and submit material specifications, OEM authorization letters, and detailed cost breakdowns. Evaluation will prioritize technical acceptability and past performance over price considerations. The deadline for written questions is May 2, 2026 at 1200 PST, with quotation responses due by May 3, 2026 at 1600 PDT, and delivery expected by May 5, 2026.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) with a 1,300-employee size standard, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid. No incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation documents. The contract will be awarded on a firm fixed-price, all-or-none basis with Net 30 payment terms; however, no specific contract value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation. Work will be performed at Marine Operations Center—Pacific Islands, located at NOAA Ship Rainier, 1897 Ranger Loop, Ford Island, Honolulu, Hawaii 96818, with performance commencing April 29, 2026 and continuing through a to-be-determined completion date. Contractors must have access or temporary access eligibility to the NOAA Marine Center at Pearl Harbor Naval Base and coordinate with the Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam Pass & ID office, and the primary point of contact is Dale Morrison, Port Engineer, at (541) 351-4634 office or (757) 777-5448 cell.