Steering System for NOAA Ship Fairweather
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 1305M225Q0028
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- 2030 Deck Machinery
- Place of performance
- Ketchikan, Alaska 99901, United States
- Points of contact
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- Vannatta, Jim jim.vannatta@noaa.gov (757) 364-6906
- Ashley Perry ashley.perry@noaa.gov (757) 506-9548
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking to procure a complete steering system for the NOAA Ship Fairweather through its Eastern Region Acquisition Division. The Sources Sought notice aims to gather information about industry capabilities for supplying a comprehensive steering system that includes ABS Type-Approved actuators, hydraulic equipment, controllers, alarm panels, and associated integration materials. Technical requirements specify compatibility with two balanced spade rudders, a 45-degree steering angle, 356,000 lb-in design torque, and a 22-second hard-over time. Interested vendors must submit capability statements no longer than 5 pages by December 16, 2024, at 2:00 PM ET, including details such as business size, CAGE code, UEI number, and presence on government-wide contract vehicles. Responses will help NOAA assess potential solutions and market capabilities while adhering to procurement integrity requirements.
The opportunity is not set aside for any specific business category and appears to be open to all qualified vendors. The system must be delivered by June 1, 2025, with delivery to Ketchikan, Alaska within 26 weeks of contract award. Additional contract requirements include on-site technical support during installation, training for up to 8 crew members, and a 12-month warranty post-installation. The government will retain unlimited data rights for the procured system. While no specific award value is mentioned in the documents, the complexity of the steering system suggests a potentially significant contract. Vendors should note that this is a Sources Sought synopsis for information and planning purposes, and NOAA is not currently accepting proposals, but is gathering market intelligence to inform future procurement strategies.
Notice text
This is a Sources Sought synopsis. This Sources Sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this announcement. No basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result from a response to this Sources Sought or Government use of any information provided.
Disclaimer and Important Notes
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is not accepting proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information shall be included in your response to this Source Sought. The Government reserves the right to use any information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate, including using technical information provided by respondents in any resultant solicitation. The purpose of this Sources Sought is to improve the understanding of Government requirements and industry capabilities. This allows potential offerors to participate and provide information on how they can satisfy the Government's requirements. Responses will assist the Government in determining the availability of potential solutions in the marketplace. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor SAM.gov for additional information pertaining to this requirement. For information regarding this acquisition, contact the Contracting Officials listed herein.
This exchange of information must be consistent with procurement integrity requirements (See FAR 3.104). Interested parties include potential offerors, end users, Government acquisition and supporting personnel, and others involved in the conduct or outcome of the acquisition.
General Scope of Requirement
The contemplated award is for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Eastern Region Acquisition Division (EAD), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). The award will be for the acquisition of a complete steering system for NOAA Ship Fairweather.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 1305M225Q0028 Sources Sought Fairweather.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Steering System for NOAA Ship Fairweather | Award Notice | |
| Steering System for NOAA Ship Fairweather | Solicitation | |
| Steering System for NOAA Ship Fairweather | Pre-Solicitation |
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