Special Notice of Intent to Award Brand Name Mako
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), Marine Operations Center, intends to award a sole source contract to Wing Inflatable, Inc. for the replacement and installation of sponsons on two small boats (NF-2 and NF-3) of the NOAA Ship Nancy Foster. This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source, but responsible sources believing they can meet the requirements are invited to submit a Capability Statement. Capability Statements are due June 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers the full replacement of aging foam-filled sponsons for two small boats currently on board the NOAA Ship Nancy Foster:
- HRN 1718 (NF-2): 17ft Katanacraft Extreme RIB, manufactured in 2016.
- HRN 1605 (NF-3): 17ft Northwind Marine Custom RIB, manufactured in 2011. The scope includes the procurement of both sponsons, any associated materials, and their installation on the boats.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (intended for Wing Inflatable, Inc. under FAR 6.103)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (applicable if a competitive procurement is determined)
- Place of Performance: NOAA Ship Nancy Foster, homeported in Charleston, SC (1050 Register St, North Charleston, SC 29405).
- Period of Performance:
- Procurement of materials: 1 day after award, with delivery NLT November 30, 2026.
- Sponson installation: Start November 30, 2026, with completion NLT January 31, 2027.
- Capability Statement Due: June 29, 2026, by 09:00 PM PDT.
- Published: June 13, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Firms believing they can provide equipment or service that fully meets the Government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation (Capability Statement). This documentation will be evaluated solely to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted.
- Content: Must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the party can meet all requirements.
- Email Subject: "Announcement Number: 1333MK26Q0087 Project Title: NOAA Ship Nancy Foster Small Boat"
- SAM Registration: Required for any potential award.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Christopher Baker
- Email: CHRISTOPHER.BAKER@NOAA.GOV
- Phone: 757-317-0683