R/V Gloria Michelle Summer 2025 Haulout

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking a contractor to perform a comprehensive haulout and repair of the Research Vessel Gloria Michelle, a 72-foot research vessel operated by the Northeast Fisheries Science Center. The solicitation, numbered 1305M325Q0144, requires a shipyard within 50 miles of Woods Hole, Massachusetts, to conduct detailed maintenance and repair work from June 9 to July 28, 2025. Key contract requirements include hull cleaning, tank inspections, structural repairs, painting, and potential optional work such as replacing galley and wheelhouse windows. Evaluation criteria will focus on technical capability, experience with similar vessels, and pricing. Contractors must submit their electronic quotation by June 5, 2025, at 0900 Eastern Time, with an optional site visit available on May 30, 2025.

This contract opportunity is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) under the North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code 336611, with a size standard of 1,300. The project will be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis and encompasses multiple line items including base repair work and optional tasks. The total performance period spans approximately 49 days, with work to be completed at a shipyard close to the vessel's homeport. Contractors must comply with comprehensive technical specifications, including surface preparation, ultrasonic thickness measurements, paint standards, and welding requirements. While no specific award value is disclosed, the solicitation requires contractors to provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and transportation, with NOAA personnel providing quality assurance and oversight throughout the project.