ContractSpecial Notice

Fleet Stability Software Support Services

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE• REQUIREMENTS-25-3038
Response Deadline
Dec 8, 2025
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
Closed
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), intends to award a sole source contract for Fleet Stability Software Support Services to Herbert-ABS Software Solutions. The procurement aims to provide and maintain the CargoMax and HECSALV stability software for NOAA's fleet of 15 research and survey vessels, which includes initial installations, software maintenance, and updates to data files and vessel information. This software is critical for ensuring the operational stability and safety of NOAA's vessels, and the contractor will also be responsible for providing technical support, training for ship crews, and maintaining a secure distribution website. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements must submit a capability statement to the Contract Specialist, Tamara Horton, by December 8, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
541511
Custom Computer Programming Services
PSC Code
R499
SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
CargoMax Fleet Stability Software SOW - DRAFT.pdf
PDF•79 KB•Dec 2, 2025
AI Summary
The NOAA is seeking a contractor to provide and maintain CargoMax Fleet Stability Software and HECSALV/HECSTAB ship models for its research vessel fleet. The contract covers initial installations, software maintenance, data file revisions to match Trim and Stability Booklets, and development for new ships. Key requirements include engineering support to update CargoMax data files and Vessel Information Books, providing the latest software versions and manuals, and developing files for new vessels. The contractor will also provide HECSALV/HECSTAB software licenses, maintain a secure distribution website with shoreside and shipboard access, and offer 500 hours of annual technical support for software updates due to ship configuration changes. Additionally, the contractor must provide training for ship crews (8 hours per shipboard installation) and shoreside support personnel (3 days onsite for approximately 10 people), including up to five annual ship or shore visits for further training.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedNov 24, 2025
amendedLatest Amendment· Description UpdatedDec 2, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineDec 8, 2025
expiryArchive DateDec 23, 2025

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Sub-Tier
NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION
Office
DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA

Place of Performance

Alameda, California, UNITED STATES

Official Sources

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