The NOAA Ship Henry Bigelow requires replacement o

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking a contractor to repair and replace deteriorating exhaust insulation lagging on the four Ship Service Diesel Generators (SSDGs) aboard the NOAA Ship Henry Bigelow. The solicitation, numbered 1333MK25Q0015, requires the contractor to furnish, deliver, and install new 2-inch thick insulation blankets with two layers of 1-inch thick 10# Texo HTM Mat insulation, complete with a Teflon-coated fiberglass cloth outer jacket and stainless steel mesh inner layer. Quotes must be submitted electronically by 12:00 PM EST on December 2, 2024, with detailed material specifications, itemized pricing, and past performance documentation. Contractors must have base access to the Newport Naval Station and submit technician security forms two weeks prior to attendance. The contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis under the Product/Service Code J020 for maintenance and repair of marine equipment.

The original solicitation was a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), with a small business size standard of 1,300 employees. However, Amendment 0001 changed the procurement to an unrestricted full and open competition. The period of performance is from November 18, 2024, through January 17, 2025, with work to be performed while the ship is docked at Naval Station Newport - Pier 2 in Newport, Rhode Island. The Chief Engineer will conduct a final inspection of the work before acceptance. While specific award values were not disclosed, the scope involves comprehensive insulation replacement on four exhaust systems. Potential offerors should note the precise technical requirements, including the specific insulation materials and installation specifications detailed in the Statement of Work.