Notice of Intent to Negotiate a Sole Source - NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), under the Department of Commerce, has issued a Notice of Intent to Negotiate a Sole-Source Contract for replacement parts required for the NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson. The procurement involves a boom assembly (davit arm) and hydraulic cylinder manufactured by Allied Systems Company, the original equipment manufacturer. This notice, posted on March 31, 2026, indicates NOAA's intention to negotiate directly with Allied Systems Company rather than conduct a competitive solicitation. The work falls under the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) Part 12 authority and is classified under NAICS code 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) with a small business size standard of 1,300 employees. While this represents a sole-source procurement strategy, NOAA has invited interested parties to demonstrate their capabilities and reserves discretion to compete the requirement based on responses received.

The replacement parts are needed to upgrade the work boat davit system on the Oscar Dyson, specifically converting the existing davit to accommodate a new work boat equipped with a cabin—a modification required because the current davit arm is designed only for boats without cabins. The upgraded components will be installed during the ship's Mid-life repair. Contractors interested in this opportunity must submit a written statement of capabilities by April 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST to Contract Specialist Shawn Griscom at Shawn.Griscom@noaa.gov, demonstrating their ability to meet all stated requirements. All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a valid Unique Entity ID (UEI) prior to contract award, with registration available at www.sam.gov. This solicitation is set aside for total small business, limiting participation to qualifying small business entities.