NOAA Fast Rescue Boat (FRB) Long Lead Time Material (LLTM) Procurement
ID: 140802-25-0325Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAANORFOLK, VA, 23510, USA

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- SHIP AND MARINE EQUIPMENT (J020)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/14ba2baa020b4001a8bae77d28f94b70/view
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking to procure Long Lead Time Material (LLTM) for the Fast Rescue Boat (FRB) as part of a sole-source contract with Allied Systems Company. This procurement is essential for the five-year overhaul scheduled during the FY2026 Dockside Repair project for the NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and maintaining operational readiness. The required materials must be delivered by August 29, 2025, to the Marine Operations Center in Norfolk, Virginia, with all parts sourced from the original equipment manufacturer to meet warranty requirements. Interested parties capable of fulfilling these requirements should contact Contract Specialist Andre Frantz at Andre.Frantz@noaa.gov by 10:00 AM EST on March 14, 2025, to express their interest and submit a capability statement.

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    TJ_FY26_FRB_SOW_Draft.pdf
    The document outlines a work specification for the procurement of Long Lead Time Material (LLTM) for the Fast Rescue Boat (FRB) onboard the NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson, scheduled for a five-year overhaul during the FY2026 Dockside Repair project. It specifies that all required parts must be obtained from the original equipment manufacturer, Allied Marine Crane, to ensure compliance with technical specifications and warranty requirements. The document lists specific parts needed, their quantities, and delivery details, emphasizing the importance of these components in maintaining the FRB's operational capacity. The procurement timeline indicates that materials should be delivered by August 29, 2025, to the Marine Operations Center in Norfolk, Virginia. The absence of government-furnished materials and quality assurance measures is noted, along with the general requirement for the acquisition process. This procurement activity is part of routine maintenance and is crucial for the operational readiness of NOAA’s maritime assets.
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