NOAA: MMTS Insulating Plates Built to Specifications for the NWS/National Logistics Support Center

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration seeks quotations for Maximum Minimum Temperature System (MMTS) insulating plate kits built to specifications for the National Weather Service, with proposals due September 15, 2026. This is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS 332510, Hardware Manufacturing (750-employee size standard).

Place of performance is Grandview, Missouri. The procurement is firm-fixed price, awarded to the responsive responsible quoter providing lowest price that is technically acceptable. Contractors must be registered and active in SAM through contract completion; no award can be made to unregistered companies.

The work consists of two phases: delivery of three first article units within 90 calendar days from contract date for government testing and approval, followed by delivery of seven additional units upon approval. The complete kit comprises 130 top plates, 30 insulated plates (20 Dash-1 and 10 Dash-2), 30 solid plates, and 50 big hole plates, all manufactured to exact specifications and drawings. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, tools, facilities, shipping, and technical support. A warranty against defects in the injection molds for the duration of the purchase order is required, with the contractor retaining mold possession and responsible for repair or replacement at no cost to the government. Deliverables include injection mold documentation with engineering drawings and material specifications.

Quoters must submit electronically to nikki.smith@noaa.gov and include SF-1449 Page 1, SAM representations and certifications, small business verification, line item pricing with shipping and handling, manufacturing location, and at least two past performance references. Evaluation criteria are specifications compliance, past performance, and price. Questions must be submitted within three business days of solicitation issuance.