NRT Patuxent vessel (S3008) ICCP & Bottom Paint

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking vessel maintenance services for the Navigation Response Team - Patuxent vessel (S3008), specifically requiring hull repairs, impressed current cathodic protection system installation, and bottom paint renewal. The solicitation targets ship building and repair contractors who can perform comprehensive vessel servicing, including removing the vessel from its trailer, pressure washing, inspecting hull conditions, and applying specialized coating systems. The contract will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, with technical acceptability evaluated based on the offeror's ability to meet requirements and demonstrate relevant past performance. Potential offerors must submit their quotes by March 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM EDT, with questions due by March 4, 2025. The technical point of contact for the solicitation is Chelsea.Vera@noaa.gov, and a site visit is strongly recommended, with a completion deadline of February 27, 2025.

The solicitation is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 336611, with a size standard of 1,300 employees. The work will be performed at the Navigation Response Team facility in Patuxent River, Maryland, and involves a 34-foot vessel with twin Honda 225 engines. The period of performance is 90 days from contract award, with the contractor required to be located within 100 miles of the vessel's home port. Specific technical requirements include installing two ElectroGuard 620A impressed current cathodic protection systems, each with two ceramic-coated titanium anodes, and applying new barrier coats and antifouling paint. Welding must be performed by certified welders using specific aluminum alloys, and the work must comply with ABYC and USCG Subchapter T requirements. While no specific award value is mentioned, the contract will be firm-fixed-price and involve detailed surface preparation, coating application, and final inspection procedures.