RESEARCH VESSEL DRY DOCK STORAGE AND VESSEL PARTS AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE
ID: 141009-25-0073Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAANORFOLK, VA, 23510, USA

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

PSC

LEASE/RENTAL OF SHIP CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR FACILITIES (X1ED)

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https://sam.gov/opp/8b3e694a62344417b6cf6fc5cd5fac03/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with Chris Washburns Boat Yard, Inc./Calvert Maritime Operations, Inc. for vessel dry dock storage and equipment storage in Solomons, Maryland. This procurement is necessitated by the inoperable condition of the R/V Bay Hydro II, which is currently undergoing repairs due to significant hull corrosion that has rendered it unable to be refloated. The selected contractor will provide essential storage for the vessel and its components, ensuring they remain protected while repairs are arranged. Interested firms that believe they can meet the government's requirements may submit documentation to the primary contact, Michelle Walton, at michelle.walton@noaa.gov within 15 days of this notice, as no solicitation package will be available.

    Point(s) of Contact
    WALTON, MICHELLE
    (757) 605-7411
    MICHELLE.WALTON@NOAA.GOV
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