ONMS OCNMS R/V Storm Petrel Annual haulout, heavy

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration seeks annual haulout, heavy maintenance, and repairs of the research vessel Storm Petrel (R5201), a 49.5-foot research vessel, with quotations due June 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST. The procurement is set-aside exclusively for small business concerns under NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), with a 1,300-employee size standard.

Contractor facility must be located within a 65-statute mile radius of Port Angeles, Washington. Period of performance runs June 8, 2026 through December 7, 2026 (six months). Work includes fourteen primary tasks: vessel hauling, blocking, and launch; hull overcoat with Trilux 33 antifouling paint; Prop-Speed coating renewal; inspection and service of through-hull valves and seacocks; annual service of two Cummins QSC8.3 diesel engines and transmissions by certified technicians; annual service of one Onan diesel generator; inspection of four-shaft cutlass bearings; replacement of up to eight exterior hydraulic hoses; shaft and rudder packing gland service; diesel fuel tank cleaning and inspection; marine-grade decal installation; InterOcean hydraulic winch servicing; MSD system preventative maintenance; and welding of two new cleats to the A-Frame. All welding must use 5083 aluminum alloy plate and 5183 filler wire per approved procedures with USCG, ABS, or nationally recognized certification. A contingency line item addresses condition-found defects requiring TPOC and Contracting Officer approval. All work must comply with current American Boat and Yacht Council and U.S. Coast Guard Subchapter T regulations. The contract is firm-fixed-price on an all-or-none basis with FOB Destination and Net 30 payment terms. Evaluation criteria are pass/fail: Technical Acceptability/Capability, Past Performance (quality, timeliness, cost management, customer satisfaction), and Price (lowest-priced, technically acceptable quote receives award). Quotations must remain valid for 60 days. Questions are due May 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST to Chelsea.Vera@noaa.gov.