NOAA: Framework Assemblies for National Weather Service (NWS)

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), through the National Data Buoy Center (NDBC), is soliciting quotes for six Foam Buoy Framework Assemblies to support the National Weather Service's Coastal Weather Buoy network. The framework assemblies are critical components that enable the collection of real-time meteorological, climatological, and tsunami data for maritime safety and tropical storm forecasting. Offerors must demonstrate the ability to meet all detailed specifications and drawings, submit welding procedures and welder qualifications conforming to AWS D1.2 standards, provide two to three references of successfully completed similar projects, and submit competitive pricing. Award will be made to the responsive, responsible quoter offering the best value based on an evaluation of specifications compliance, technical approach and capability, past performance references, and price. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted within five days of the April 15, 2026 posting date via email to Tyran.Claypool@noaa.gov, with all quote submissions due by April 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.

This procurement is designated as a 100 percent set-aside for small business entities under NAICS code 332999 (All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing), with no incumbent contractor identified in the solicitation documents. The independent government cost estimate values the total contract at approximately $148,962, with a unit price estimate of $24,827 per framework assembly, based on prior 2025 pricing adjusted for inflation and material cost factors. The solicitation requires procurement of six framework assemblies within a performance period ending 180 days after contract award, with delivery required at John C. Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. All offerors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with a valid Unique Entity Identifier at the time of submission and must certify that the buoy framework assemblies will be manufactured in the United States. The government will utilize FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures and reserves the right to award without discussions based solely on initial quotes.