RA-2 Turbo and Exhaust Repairs

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is soliciting quotes for comprehensive turbo and exhaust system repairs on the NOAA Ship Rainier's small boat RA-2 (HRN 2701), a 27-foot North River Boat manufactured in 2014. This procurement involves replacing twin turbochargers and the complete exhaust system due to severe corrosion, representing additional work beyond the original scope being performed by Schooner Creek Boat Works in Portland, Oregon. Contractors must be YANMAR authorized dealers or servicers, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), and provide proof of authorization along with two references from similar contracts within the past three years. The evaluation will prioritize the Non-Price Technical Solution (including technical approach and past performance) as significantly more important than price, with the government intending to award a firm-fixed-price contract based on best value considering capability, availability, and price. Quote submissions are due by September 12, 2025, at 4:00 PM Pacific Time to Isaac Bright at isaac.bright@noaa.gov.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336611 with a size standard of 1,300 employees, specifically targeting YANMAR authorized service providers due to the specialized nature of the equipment requiring OEM expertise and warranty standards. The current contractor performing the original work package is Schooner Creek Boat Works, though this represents additional scope beyond their initial contract. The base period of performance runs from September 15, 2025, through October 31, 2025, with potential option periods available for extension of services. Work will be performed at Schooner Creek Boat Works in Portland, Oregon, and must include comprehensive tasks such as removing existing systems, procuring and installing replacement parts, replacing necessary fluids, and conducting a sea trial to confirm full operational capability. The contractor must adhere to NOAA Small Boat Standards and Procedures Manual, ABYC Standards, and Yanmar Marine Propulsion Engine specifications throughout the repair process.