PROVIDE MACERATOR TO THE NOAA SHIP RONALD BROWN
ID: 1333MK25Q0064Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

PSC

WASTE DISPOSAL EQUIPMENT (4540)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9fec90d54d4540ebae96dd65b784a393/view
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking proposals from qualified small businesses for the procurement of a high-capacity food waste macerator for the NOAA vessel Ronald H. Brown. This equipment is essential for the efficient disposal of food waste at sea, ensuring compliance with MARPOL standards, and must meet specific technical requirements, including a 5.5 kW electrical power supply and an acid-proof stainless steel construction suitable for marine environments. The contract is a firm-fixed-price agreement, with a submission deadline for proposals set for March 17, 2025, and inquiries must be submitted in writing by March 12, 2025. Interested vendors should contact Alexander Cancela at ALEXANDER.CANCELA@NOAA.GOV for further details and to ensure compliance with all submission requirements.

    Point(s) of Contact
    CANCELA, ALEXANDER
    ALEXANDER.CANCELA@NOAA.GOV
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    Sol_1333MK25Q0064.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by NOAA for the procurement of a marine-grade, high-capacity food waste macerator. It identifies the acquisition as a firm-fixed-price contract, exclusively reserved for small businesses within the NAICS Code 333310, which encompasses commercial and service industry machinery manufacturing. The offer submission deadline is set for March 17, 2025. It details the necessary qualifications for offerors, including requirements for registration in SAM, submission of pricing breakdowns, and compliance with specified terms. Offerors must provide documentation such as acknowledging solicitation amendments and product specifications meeting designated needs. Communication regarding inquiries must be in writing, with a deadline of March 12, 2025. The document emphasizes the importance of providing accurate and complete information and encourages interested vendors to register to receive notifications on this acquisition. Overall, it reflects the government's aim to procure specific services while promoting small business participation, ensuring proper compliance and documentation in the procurement process.
    Statement_Of_Need.docx
    The file outlines a request for the procurement of a Food Waste Macerator for the NOAA Vessel Ronald H. Brown, emphasizing its necessity for efficient disposal of food waste at sea in compliance with MARPOL standards. The technical specifications detail the device's high-capacity throughput, requiring 5.5 kW electrical power, 480V/60Hz motor supply voltage, and safety features, including a transformer for control voltage reduction to 24V/60Hz. The construction requirements include an acid-proof stainless steel cabinet suitable for marine environments and an installation kit with several components essential for operation. The urgency of the procurement is stressed, indicating a need for immediate delivery to Bollinger Marine Repair in Pascagoula, MS. This document highlights the government's aim to enhance environmental compliance aboard marine vessels through the specified operational requirements.
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