Annual Haul-out FKNMS Vessel Hawksbill
ID: 141014-24-0082Type: Solicitation
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAANORFOLK, VA, 23510, USA

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Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- SHIPS, SMALL CRAFT, PONTOONS, AND FLOATING DOCKS (J019)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is soliciting proposals for the annual haul-out and maintenance of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary vessel, Hawksbill. The project requires the contractor to transport the vessel to their facility within 100 miles of Key Largo, Florida, and perform a series of maintenance tasks from November 1, 2024, to February 28, 2025, including cleaning, repairs, and safety equipment servicing. This maintenance is crucial for ensuring the vessel's operational integrity and compliance with environmental and safety standards. Interested small businesses must submit their proposals by September 9, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Tia Palmer at tia.palmer@noaa.gov.

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    The Statement of Work for the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary outlines the requirements for the annual maintenance of the vessel Hawksbill, registered as R3605. The project involves transporting the vessel to a contractor's facility within 100 miles of Key Largo, Florida, from November 1, 2024, to February 28, 2025. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, and safety measures, as well as coordinating access for NOAA personnel. Key tasks include hauling out and cleaning the vessel, replacing underwater zinc anodes, applying PropSpeed, renewing the bottom coating, updating emergency signaling kits, repairing bent handrails, servicing fire-fighting equipment, and performing maintenance on the engine and generator. Additionally, IT security requirements state that the contractor will not access government systems. The contractor must comply with regulatory standards, and any deviations in work must be approved in writing. The document emphasizes the need for qualified personnel, rigorous safety protocols, and thorough inspection and documentation throughout the process, ensuring the vessel's operational integrity and compliance with environmental and safety standards.
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