Replacement of Hydraulic Hose for R/V Chesapeake

Solicitation Number 1305M226Q0110 is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the biennial replacement of hydraulic hoses on a 55-foot research vessel, the R/V Chesapeake. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) with a 1,300-employee size standard. The period of performance is from the date of award through September 30, 2027, with the work to be coordinated after the award and completed by the end date. The place of performance will be within 70 nautical miles of Cambridge, MD. Quotes are due by May 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST, and must be submitted electronically to Chelsea.Vera@noaa.gov. Evaluation will be based on price, technical acceptability/capability, and past performance, with the award going to the responsible offeror with the most advantageous, low-priced, technically acceptable offer on an all-or-none, firm-fixed-price basis. A site visit is highly recommended but not required. Offerors must have an active SAM registration and provide their UEID/CAGE CODE.

The Past Performance Information Form requires quoters to submit detailed information on up to three relevant contracts performed within the last three years. This includes contract numbers, agency/entity details, work descriptions, points of contact, contract dates and values, and subcontracting extent. The government may contact references to verify information. Newly formed entities or those lacking relevant contracts must provide similar details for key personnel and applicable resources, explaining their relevance. Quoters should also describe any problems encountered and corrective actions taken. Additionally, quoters must demonstrate recent experience (within the last three years) in performing similar services of the same scope, magnitude, and complexity. The form includes specific fields for vendor name, contract type, government/employer contact information, total dollar value broken into annual increments, type of services provided, period of performance, a detailed description of work performed demonstrating relevance, and information on subcontractors utilized.

The NOAA Cooperative Oxford Laboratory (COL) seeks fixed-price quotes for replacing 20% of the R/V Chesapeake's hoses, specifically 68 hoses identified with orange and red tags. This preventative maintenance, part of the NOAA Small Boat Program, aims to enhance operational safety and prevent environmental incidents. Contractors must remove and replace fuel, lubrication, oil distribution, oil drain pan, cooling, raw water, hydraulic, drivetrain, and high-pressure hoses with commercial/military-grade materials, adhering to OSHA, ABYC, and USCG standards. Work is to be performed in Cambridge, MD, or within 70 nautical miles, between September 2026 and September 2027. A site visit is highly encouraged, and contractors must provide an itemized quote including labor, parts, materials, travel, and services. The project emphasizes timely completion, quality workmanship, and environmental sustainability, with strict protocols for foreign nationals accessing the vessel.

This government file, Wage Determination No.: 2015-4275, Revision No.: 31, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, outlines the required wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, and Talbot Counties in Maryland. The document details hourly rates for numerous occupations across various fields, including administrative support, automotive service, food preparation, health, information technology, and maintenance. It also specifies fringe benefits such as health and welfare, vacation accrual based on years of service, and a minimum of twelve paid holidays annually. Additionally, the file includes directives regarding Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 concerning paid sick leave and minimum wage for federal contractors. Special provisions are noted for computer employees and air traffic controllers/weather observers, including night and Sunday pay differentials. Hazardous pay differentials for work with ordnance and uniform allowance requirements are also defined. The document concludes with the conformance process for unlisted occupations, ensuring fair compensation and compliance with the Service Contract Act.