NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow: Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) Services
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking proposals for the Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) repairs to the NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow, a critical asset for marine and atmospheric operations. The procurement involves extensive repairs and upgrades, including structural work, vessel repowering, and the replacement of key systems such as dynamic positioning, fire alarm systems, and various pumps and refrigeration units. The estimated repair period is set to last 14 months, commencing in February 2028 and concluding by April 2029, with a Request for Proposal (RFP) anticipated in December 2025 and proposals due by February 2026. Interested contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and can contact Tamara Horton at Tamara.Horton@noaa.gov or Andrew Northcutt at andrew.northcutt@noaa.gov for further details.