Utility Boat Engine Installation Services
ID: REQUIREMENTS-25-1028Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAAKANSAS CITY, MO, 64106, USA

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d3e970320332419d924a49baf80e64e3/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking qualified contractors to provide engine installation services for a United States Coast Guard (USCG) 41-foot Utility Boat as part of a project aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency of the R4108 research vessel. The procurement involves a range of tasks including vessel relocation, project management, disconnection and removal of existing engines, installation of new engines, and conducting sea trials, with a focus on compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. This initiative is crucial for modernizing maritime research capabilities and aligns with federal funding objectives to support environmental research initiatives through updated technology. Interested parties must submit their responses to the Sources Sought Notice by March 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time, and should contact Anthony Eubanks or Remo Dela Cruz for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Anthony Eubanks
    anthony.eubanks@noaa.gov
    Remo Dela Cruz
    remo.dela-cruz@noaa.gov
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    Attachment 1 - Statement of Work (draft).docx
    The NOAA's Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL) is initiating a project to repower the R4108 research vessel, aimed at enhancing its operational efficiency. The project encompasses several tasks, including relocating the vessel, project management, disconnection and removal of existing engines, installation of new engines, and conducting sea trials. The contractor is responsible for various specific tasks, such as staging the vessel, developing an engineering plan, managing project timelines, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Key deliverables include project plans, condition reports for removed components, and documentation of equipment performance after installation. The project, with a performance period of five months, is to take place at the contractor's facility, involving collaboration with government representatives. Material and engine specifications will be provided by the government, and the project highlights a commitment to modernizing maritime research capabilities in line with regulatory standards. This scope of work aligns with federal funding objectives to support environmental research initiatives through updated technology.
    Attachment 1a - Engine Specifications.pdf
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    Utility Boat Engine Installation Services
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