Purchase of Griddle and accessories

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), under the Department of Commerce, is seeking to procure a griddle and associated accessories for the Ship Oscar Dyson through this non-forecasted contractual requirement. This solicitation falls under the Food Product Machinery Manufacturing NAICS category (333241) and the Food Products Machinery and Equipment PSC category (3605), indicating the procurement involves specialized food service equipment for maritime operations. The opportunity was posted on July 21, 2025, with proposals due by August 12, 2025, providing potential contractors with approximately three weeks to prepare and submit their responses. The solicitation does not specify detailed evaluation criteria or qualification requirements in the provided information, though contractors must meet the standards associated with the designated NAICS and PSC categories. No specific deadlines for questions or pre-proposal activities are mentioned beyond the August 12, 2025 submission deadline.

This procurement opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, meaning only qualifying small businesses are eligible to compete for the contract award. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation notice, suggesting this may be a new requirement or the first competitive procurement for this specific equipment need. The solicitation does not provide specific award values, budget ranges, or quantity details for the griddle and accessories being procured. Similarly, no timeline for service delivery or installation is specified in the available documentation. The place of performance appears to be associated with the Ship Oscar Dyson, indicating the equipment will be installed and utilized aboard this NOAA research vessel, though specific delivery locations or installation requirements are not detailed in the provided information.