PROVIDE MVP-200 PARTS TO THE NOAA OMAO MOC-A
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine & Aviation Operations (OMAO), Marine Operation Center Atlantic (MOC-A) is soliciting quotes for MVP-200 Moving Vessel Profiler parts. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm Fixed-Price contract, with award based on best value considering authorized dealer status, availability, and price.
Purpose
NOAA requires these replacement parts to restore the full system functionality of the MVP-200 Moving Vessel Profiler system installed on the NOAA Ship THOMAS JEFFERSON. This system is critical for collecting sound velocity profile data, which is essential for configuring multibeam sonar systems. The procurement is necessitated by a previous loss of the towed body and sensors.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide specific AML-Oceanographic MVP-200 parts, including:
- One (1) 660m Electro-Mechanical Tow Cable (P/N 001022106-660m)
- Three (3) Single Sensor Tow Body – MVP200 (P/N 00102B000)
- Two (2) MVP200 SSFFF Retaining Cup (P/N 00102A004)
- Three (3) Tow Cable Re-termination Kit #7 (P/N CSE-0069)
- Two (2) MVP X2 Instrument configured with CT-X2change and P-X2change, depth rated to 1000m (P/N PKG-MVPX2-CTD-10)
- Two (2) AML Power Module and Cables for integration into the MVP 200 SSFFF Towbody (P/N TSE-SSF-PWM-AML-200)
Shipping costs must be included in the price. Delivery is requested ASAP to NOAA, OMAO MOC-A, 439 West York Street, Norfolk, VA 23510.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 334513 (Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables)
- Size Standard: 750 employees
- Product Service Code (PSC): 5845 (Underwater Sound Equipment)
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: April 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (ET).
- Questions Due: April 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to ALEXANDER.CANCELA@NOAA.GOV. Contractors must request confirmation of email receipt.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on best value to the Government, considering:
- Authorized Dealer/Vendor/Distributor status.
- Availability/Delivery from After Receipt of Order (ARO).
- Price.
- Required Documentation: Offerors must provide their name, address, telephone number, UEI, CAGE, Tax ID, the first page of their SAM registration, an itemized cost breakdown (including shipping), proof of being the manufacturer, distributor, or an authorized dealer/reseller, and a statement acknowledging agreement with all terms and conditions.
- Eligibility: Quoters must be registered in the SAM database.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: CANCELA, ALEXANDER (ALEXANDER.CANCELA@NOAA.GOV).