Procure new heat exchangers for FSV Class Main Mot

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking to procure two new propulsion motor coolers (heat exchangers) for the NOAA Ship PISCES through a solicitation issued on December 3, 2024. The heat exchangers must be compatible with existing Teco-Westinghouse Model 2795AA propulsion motors, featuring specific technical requirements including double-walled 70/30 Copper-Nickel tubes with aluminum fins and 316 stainless steel tube sheets and headers. Contractors must meet rigorous technical specifications, including a minimum 140 KW heat exchange capacity, specific operating temperature ranges, and precise dimensional requirements. The contract requires obtaining ABS approval, providing warranty coverage, and demonstrating past performance. Quotes are due by December 19, 2024 at 12:00 EST, with the award to be determined based on best value considering capability, availability, and price.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS category 332410 (Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing) with a size standard of 500 employees. The contract requires delivery of the heat exchangers by April 30, 2025, with contractors expected to coordinate pickup of existing heat exchangers from NOAA's Krebs Warehouse in Pascagoula, Mississippi to use as templates. The equipment must comply with ABS Steel Vessel Rules and ASME Section VIII, Division 1 standards, with all design drawings requiring prior approval from Stephen Miller. The heat exchangers must be designed for a tube side temperature of 200F, with a design pressure of 100 PSI and a test pressure of 200 PSI. The waterbox can be constructed of either 90/10 copper nickel or 316 stainless steel, providing some flexibility for potential bidders while maintaining strict technical requirements.