ContractSpecial Notice

Request for Information (RFI) for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Marine Operations Center - Pacific (MOC-P)

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NOAA_OMAO_MOC-P_RFI
Response Deadline
Jul 1, 2026
43 days left
Days Remaining
43
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, through the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations, is seeking information on potential waterfront properties and existing facilities for a future Marine Operations Center–Pacific site. The request asks public entities to describe property location and ownership, acreage and waterfront footage, water depth and marine infrastructure, existing buildings, utilities, zoning, transportation access, and whether the site could be offered at no cost or under a lease or intergovernmental arrangement. NOAA is focused on Pacific Coast locations from San Francisco Bay north through Oregon and Washington that have direct access to navigable waters, and the attached requirements emphasize detailed pier, berthing, security, training, and shore-support capabilities, with a preference for previously developed or industrial marine sites. This is an information-only notice, not a solicitation, with responses due July 1, 2026, and the listed contact is Christian Townsend.

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
4-Ship NOAA Pier and Facility Requirements.pdf
PDF111 KBMay 20, 2026
AI Summary
The document outlines comprehensive criteria and thresholds for site selection, primarily for NOAA operations, encompassing physical setting, land use, and logistical requirements. Key areas include flood plain compliance, availability of pier/berthing facilities, and proximity to confined and open water dive environments for training. Specific NOAA pier requirements detail exclusive use, 24/7/365 availability, stringent security protocols (Security Level III, ISPS Code), and precise navigation/waterside specifications like channel depth, width, turning basin, and berth dimensions. The criteria also cover pier loading, infrastructure, and the absence of rafting. Water training facilities are specified with environmental conditions, pool requirements, and access to deep water. Shore facilities and services are detailed, including personnel, technical, warehouse, and laydown space, along with parking, fuel, firefighting, waste management, IT, and maintenance support. Overall, the document serves as a detailed guideline for evaluating potential sites to meet NOAA's operational, training, and logistical needs.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 15, 2026
amendedLatest Amendment· Description UpdatedMay 20, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineJul 1, 2026
expiryArchive DateJul 16, 2026

Agency Information

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

Point of Contact

Name
Christian Townsend

Place of Performance

UNITED STATES

Official Sources