Opportunity

SAM #142082-26-0212

NOAA Solicits DART II Buoy Hull Replacements for National Data Buoy Center

Buyer

DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA

Posted

April 22, 2026

Respond By

April 30, 2026

Identifier

142082-26-0212

NAICS

336612, 326199, 336611

NOAA's National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) at Stennis Space Center, MS is seeking firm fixed price quotes for DART II buoy hull replacements. - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Data Buoy Center (NDBC), Eastern Acquisition Division - Products/Services Requested: - Four (4) DART II Buoy Hull Replacements - Fabrication and delivery of four buoy hulls for the Deep-ocean Assessment and Reporting of Tsunamis (DART) array - Hulls must be constructed of fiberglass over foam with Type 316 stainless steel framework - Each hull includes buoy well, lid, cable pass-thru, and bumper mounts - Must meet detailed construction and material specifications - Quality assurance requirements: hull pressure and structural integrity tests - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Hulls must be manufactured in the United States - First article (one hull) must be delivered within 120 days for government testing and approval - Remaining three hulls delivered within 120 days after first article approval (testing may be waived for proven past performance) - Emphasis on small business participation (NAICS 326199) - No specific OEMs or part numbers are identified in the solicitation - Delivery and testing to occur at Stennis Space Center, MS

Description

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. The Government intends to make an award to the responsive responsible quoter providing the best value in accordance with FAR 12.203(c)(2). 

DOC, Eastern Acquisition Division requires that all contractors doing business with this office be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). No award can be made to a company not registered in SAM. Contractors active in SAM have a unique entity identifier (UEI) that is used to do business with the federal government. The Government has moved to a free new, non-proprietary identifier that will have to be requested in, and assigned by, the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). You can register and access the site by going to www.sam.gov.

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