NEFSC JJH Marine Sciences Laboratory Seawater Intake Line Repair
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- REQUIREMENTS-26-3483
- Agency
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Department of Commerce
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 1305M326P0404 Federal contract award
- NAICS code
- 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
- Place of performance
- Highlands, New Jersey 07732, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has awarded a sole-source contract to Caldwell Marine International LLC for emergency repair and obstruction clearance of seawater intake line #2 at the James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory in Highlands, New Jersey, on a sole-source basis.
The justification rests on urgency and unique capability. The facility currently operates zero functioning seawater intake lines and cannot pump seawater into the laboratory, creating catastrophic risk to critical marine research, aquaculture experiments, and animal welfare. The contract was awarded September 20, 2026, with work required to commence within 15 days of award and complete within 30 days thereafter. Caldwell Marine possesses successful prior performance history with NOAA at the Sandy Hook facility, is located locally (1333 Campus Parkway, Wall Township, New Jersey), maintains boats and equipment at the site, and can mobilize within the compressed 15-day startup window. The contracting officer conducted market research through a sources sought notice posted August 19, 2026, but determined two responding vendors—Industrial Quality Control Tech and BHPE LLC—lacked necessary capabilities. The contract is firm-fixed-price. Place of performance is Highlands, New Jersey. Work encompasses mobilization and logistics, inspection and assessment, specialized jetting operations to clear internal obstructions within the 6-inch Schedule 80 PVC intake line, and post-jetting flow verification testing.
Notice text
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory, located at Highlands, NJ, relies on continuous, uninterrupted seawater delivery to support critical marine research, aquaculture, and experimental habitats. The existing 6-inch Schedule 80 PVC seawater intake lines have experienced operational constraints, requiring immediate targeted intervention on line #2. The objective of this contract is to safely mobilize, inspect, and perform specialized jetting operations in an effort to clear obstructions and restore functionality within seawater intake line #2.
The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, tools, logistical support, and marine vessels necessary to complete the inspection and targeted obstruction clearance of seawater intake line #2.
The scope is divided into the following primary tasks:
Task 1: Mobilization, Logistics, and Site Preparation:
- Marine & Land Mobilization: Mobilize all necessary workboats, dive support vessels, jetting equipment, and support tools to the James J. Howard Marine Lab waterfront.
- Safety & Environmental Controls: Implement appropriate safety barriers and environmental controls to protect the local marine environment and conform to Sandy Hook's strict environmental regulations.
Task 2: Inspection and Assessment:
- Line Inspection: Conduct a thorough initial inspection of seawater intake line #2 to locate, identify, and assess the nature of the internal obstructions.
- Reporting: Document findings and coordinate with the onsite technical representative prior to or during jetting operations.
Task 3: Jetting and Obstruction Clearance Operations:
- Jetting Operations: Deploy specialized marine jetting equipment into seawater intake line #2.
- Obstruction Clearance: Execute targeted jetting operations in a safe manner in an effort to dislodge, clear, and flush out the identified obstructions to restore line flow.
Task 4: Post-Jetting Testing and Verification:
- Flow Verification: Perform functional flow or vacuum testing on line #2 following jetting operations to evaluate the success of the clearance efforts and verify restored operational capacity.
Task 5: Demobilization and Site Restoration:
- Demobilization: Remove all boats, equipment, unused materials, and temporary safety barriers from the facility and surrounding waters.
- Site Restoration: Restore any disturbed land, dock, or staging areas to their pre-work conditions.
Awarded contract 1305M326P0404 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-09-20.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Single Source Determination - Sandy Hook Seawater Intake Line Repair_Redacted.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| NEFSC JJH Marine Sciences Laboratory Seawater Intake Line Repair | Pre-Solicitation |
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