Replace sponsons on 15 foot RHIB

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking a qualified small business contractor to replace the sponsons on a 15-foot Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) located at their Marine Operations Center - Atlantic facility in Norfolk, VA. The solicitation requires the contractor to supply and install a new sponson tube made of 1100 weight Hypalon material, complete with specific NOAA lettering, adhesives, repair kit, and foot pump. Quotes must be submitted by February 18, 2025, at 2200 PS, with award being made on a best value basis that considers capability, availability, and price. Evaluation will include assessment of past performance, technical details, parts availability, and service completion capability. The contractor must submit detailed cost breakdowns, material specifications, and three references for similar work performed previously.

This contract is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 336612 with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The period of performance runs from February 20, 2025, to April 7, 2025, with a delivery deadline no later than April 7, 2025. The contractor will be responsible for transporting the boat to their facility, removing the old sponson, preparing surfaces, installing the new sponson, and conducting leak testing before returning the boat to NOAA. NOAA will handle removal and reinstallation of associated boat components like the motor, running gear, steering controls, fuel tank, and console. Technical points of contact for this procurement are LT Matthew Chonka (Deputy Chief of Operations) and Thurmond Oliver (Facilities Manager), with all changes requiring approval from the Contracting Officer.