Secure radio storage locker and RFID tracking

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), through its Office of Marine & Aviation Operations, is soliciting quotations for a secure storage locker with integrated RFID tracking capabilities for Motorola handheld radios aboard the NOAA Ship Bell M. Shimada. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number 1333MK26Q0063 requires the procurement of a system designed to store 40 Motorola R7 radios and chargers with PIN code access control, in-compartment RFID technology, and the capability to track radio locations and user checkout history. Quotes are due by May 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM PDT, with evaluation based on past performance (minimum two references from similar work within the past two years), technical capability including specifications and OEM authorization documentation, and price. The contractor must also provide installation, commissioning, testing, and training services. All offerors must maintain active SAM.gov registration and comply with Buy American requirements for supplies.

This is a total small business set-aside opportunity under NAICS code 337215 (Metallic and Nonmetallic Household Furniture Manufacturing) with a size standard of 500 employees. No incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation documents. The locker system must not exceed 40 inches wide by 12 inches deep by 70 inches tall and accommodate 40 individual radio compartments with specific sizing for Motorola R7 radios and chargers. The contract is structured as a firm fixed-price acquisition with Net 30 payment terms and FOB destination, with a delivery deadline of September 14, 2026 to Newport, Oregon. The place of performance and delivery is the NOAA Ship Bell M. Shimada located at 2002 SE Marine Science Drive, Newport, Oregon 97365. Interested contractors should contact contracting specialist Isaac Bright at (541) 283-5107 or isaac.bright@noaa.gov for additional information.