Inflatable Work Boat for NOAA Sette
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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) is soliciting quotes for one 16ft to 19ft Inflatable Work Boat for the NOAA Sette. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, with quotes due by June 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
NOAA requires one 16ft to 19ft inflatable boat, delivered folded, bagged, or palletized for shipping, including all standard features and equipment. The boat must meet specific requirements for its hull and sponsons (detailed in the Statement of Work) and be compatible with a Government Furnished Engine (GFE). Offerors must be authorized distributors or resellers of the product and provide supporting documentation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for Commercial Items, leading to a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 336611, size standard 500 employees).
- Response Due: June 1, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST.
- Questions Due: No later than 48 hours before the offer due date (May 30, 2026, 12:00 PM EST).
- Published: May 22, 2026.
- Period of Performance: Estimated start date, subject to funding approval. A shortened base year or updated quote may be requested if award is significantly delayed.
Evaluation
Award will be a Low Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA), Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order. However, the evaluation will consider the Non-Price Technical Solution (Technical Approach and Past Performance) to be significantly more important than price, with price becoming more important if non-price factors are equal. The Government may award to other than the lowest-priced or highest-rated offeror if it results in the best value, but not for a significantly higher price for slightly superior performance. Evaluation factors include:
- Technical and Capability: Assessment of understanding, product, and ability to deliver, requiring a detailed description of experience, specification sheet, and GFE compatibility.
- Past Performance: At least two references from similar/relevant products within the past two years. A neutral rating will be given for lack of relevant history.
- Details specification and confirmation boat is compatible with GFE engine.
- Price: Evaluated for completeness and reasonableness, including FOB Destination and estimated lead time ARO.
Submission Requirements & Additional Notes
- Submit quotes in PDF or Microsoft Word format via email to Christopher.Baker@noaa.gov.
- Offerors must have an active SAM.gov registration and provide their UEID/CAGE CODE and Page 1 of SAM registration with their quote.
- Provide a specification sheet for the offered product.
- Submit documentation proving authorized distributor/reseller status. Third-party quotes will be considered non-responsive.
- For brand name requirements, include a detailed material specification or data sheet, pictures, and an Authorized OEM letter.
- Provide a copy of Liability Insurance for any services to be performed.
- Acknowledge any solicitation amendments.
- All questions must be submitted in writing to Christopher.Baker@noaa.gov.
- Contractors are encouraged to register with SAM.gov vendor notification services and the interested vendors list.
- The Department of Commerce will utilize FedConnect® for contract administration; contractors must be registered.