DART Hull Replacements for the National Data Buoy Center at Stennis Space Center, MS
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract for DART Hull Replacements for the National Data Buoy Center at Stennis Space Center, MS. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The government seeks the best value, considering price and non-price factors. Quotes are due by April 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM Z.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the fabrication and delivery of four (4) DART HULL REPLACEMENTS. Key requirements include:
- Manufacturing of buoy hulls in the United States.
- Adherence to "DART II Hull Specification rev A" and "DART II Hull Drawings."
- Production and delivery of a first article for inspection prior to full fabrication, which may be waived if the contractor has prior successful DART buoy hull contract experience.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS Code: 326199, Size Standard: 750 employees).
- Period of Performance: First article delivery within 120 days from award; remaining supply delivery within 120 days of first article government approval.
- Delivery Address: National Data Buoy Center, Attn: Property Officer, Building 3203, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529.
- Quotes Due: April 30, 2026, 3:00 PM Z.
- Published Date: April 21, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made on a "Best Value" basis, specifically the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding acceptability standards for non-cost factors. Evaluation factors include:
- Price
- Past Performance
Submission Requirements & Notes
- Quotes must be submitted via email to abigail.green@noaa.gov.
- Questions must be submitted via email within 5 days of solicitation issuance.
- Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) at the time of quote submission and possess a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
- Required submission items include: completed Page 1 (blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, 30c), Page 3 (quote/prices), UEI number, contractor representations and certifications (completed in SAM), statement of small business status under NAICS 326199, statement regarding Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI), response to evaluation factors, confirmation of US manufacturing, and contact information.