R/V Resolute Small Craft Refinishing

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is soliciting quotes for the exterior refinishing of the R/V Resolute, a 29-foot SAFE Boats research vessel owned by the Atlantic Oceanographic & Meteorological Laboratory (AOML). The comprehensive refurbishment project includes removing old paint from foam sponsons, applying UV-stable polyurethane coating in Pantone "Process blue," replacing non-skid deck surfaces, and adding new white lettering including "R/V RESOLUTE," "R2701," and "NOAA RESEARCH" markings. The work aims to protect the vessel's sponsons from UV damage, improve NOAA's aesthetic representation, and enhance deck safety through new non-skid surfaces. Offerors will be evaluated based on two primary factors: Experience and Price, and must submit both a 20-page Business Quote and a 30-page Technical Volume demonstrating their capability to perform the specified work. Quotes must be submitted via email to darrin.moore@noaa.gov by September 19, 2025, at 1400 EDT, with a 120-day acceptance period following submission.

This procurement is designated as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 336612 (Boat Building) with a size standard of 500 employees. The performance period extends from September 30, 2025, through December 31, 2025, providing approximately three months for completion of the refinishing work. The 2001-built aluminum hull vessel features twin Yamaha 250 FourStroke engines and a stern dive platform, and is currently located at AOML's facility in Miami, Florida. The contractor will be responsible for performing the work at an appropriate facility, with transportation arrangements required if the selected facility is located beyond 75 miles of AOML. Contract administration will be handled by OAR Field Delegates in Kansas City, Missouri, while the actual place of performance is specified as Key Biscayne, Florida.