20--Ocean Gold Seafoods, Inc. Multi-Function Trawl (MFT) System Maintenance

SOL #: 1305M326Q0081Justification

Overview

Buyer

Commerce

National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration

DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA

SEATTLE, WA, 98115, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Rope (314994)

PSC

Miscellaneous Ship And Marine Equipment (2090)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/91dc70b119b74833b61dd6c175ae65b5/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 4, 2026

Last Updated

Apr 1, 2026

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), under the Department of Commerce, has issued a Sole Source Justification for the Multi-Function Trawl (MFT) System Maintenance services. This action justifies awarding a Firm-Fixed-Price contract to Ocean Gold Seafoods, Inc. (OGS), the original designer and fabricator of the proprietary MFT system. The total estimated value for the base period and all option years is $578,075.92.

Scope of Work

This contract covers essential yearly post-survey maintenance and shipping of the MFT net system. The MFT system is critical for the Integrated West Coast Pelagics Survey (IWCPS), ensuring species-specific sampling without compromising data integrity. Optional services include major repairs, modifications, testing, and training for personnel aboard NOAA or chartered vessels.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
Period of Performance: Date of award through September 30, 2026, with four subsequent 12-month option periods.
Total Estimated Value: $578,075.92 (base and all option periods)
Published Date: April 1, 2026

Set-Aside & Justification

This is a Sole Source Justification, citing statutory authority FAR 12.102(b) and 41 U.S.C. 1901/1903. OGS is identified as the only responsible source due to their unique knowledge and proprietary rights as the original designer and fabricator of the MFT system. Market research confirmed no other responsible sources could perform these services without significant technical risk.

Additional Notes

A notification of intent to sole source will be posted on SAM.gov. The redacted justification will be posted to SAM.gov within 14 days of contract award. The government intends to seek competition for future acquisitions of these services.