NOAA mooring lines

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is procuring replacement mooring lines for the NOAA Ship Pisces to maintain safe docking operations and security while moored at pier facilities. The procurement specifically requires six mooring lines, each measuring 2" x 200' made of RP-12 polyester material with six-foot Cordura-covered eyes on both ends, matching the vessel's current specifications. These lines are critical for vessel safety as the existing mooring lines have reached the end of their service life due to heavy strain, environmental exposure, and chafing during routine operations, compromising their ability to meet required safety margins. The procurement falls under NAICS code 332618 for Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing and PSC code 4020 for Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine. The solicitation was posted on August 8, 2025, with responses due by August 22, 2025, emphasizing the critical need for timely procurement to maintain operational readiness.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, limiting competition to qualified small business concerns. The contract requires delivery of six mooring lines with the specific part number SO029816.002, each being a 2" X 200' RP12 Ultra Blue line with 6' Cordura covered eyes on each end. The place of performance is Pascagoula, Mississippi, with delivery required directly to the NOAA Ship Pisces at 151 Watts Avenue, Pascagoula, MS 39567. While the solicitation notice does not specify the contract value or identify any incumbent contractors, the urgency expressed regarding the replacement timeline suggests this is a mission-critical procurement. The technical specifications are highly specific, indicating that NOAA requires exact replacements that match the vessel's current mooring system configuration to ensure compatibility and safety standards.