SAM #REQUIREMENTS-26-1228

NOAA Solicits Commercial-Duty Fiberglass Utility Vessel with Specified OEM Equipment

NOAA's National Ocean Service (NOS), Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), is seeking a commercial-duty fiberglass utility vessel to support scientific and environmental monitoring along the U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coast. - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - National Ocean Service (NOS), Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS) - Acquisition and Grants Office, Eastern Acquisition Division - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Outboard engines: Mercury, Yamaha, Suzuki (OEMs specified for engines) - Electronics: Garmin (electronics package), Lowrance (navigation/radar/sonar/VHF), Seakeeper (gyroscopic stabilizer), Taco (boarding handles) - Products/Services Requested: - One commercial-duty fiberglass Downeast utility vessel (26-30 feet LOA, min. 95" beam, max. 30" draft) - Twin 200 HP outboard engines (Mercury, Yamaha, or Suzuki only) - Integrated GPS station-keeping - Comprehensive Garmin electronics package (with Lowrance navigation, radar, sonar, VHF, weather system, and accessories) - Seakeeper 1 gyroscopic stabilizer - Hydraulic or electric trim tabs - 500 lb capacity davit system with capstan winch - Taco boarding handles, four-step dive ladder, raw water washdown system - Removable portable marine head, portable power station mount - Marine bow thruster, electric windlass and ground tackle - Aluminum tri-axle trailer (min. 13,000 lb capacity) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vessel must be commercial-duty fiberglass, Downeast style, and trailerable - Strict requirements for engine OEMs (Mercury, Yamaha, Suzuki only) - Must include Seakeeper stabilization and a full Garmin/Lowrance electronics suite - All equipment must be factory-installed and meet marine industry standards - One-year warranty required on vessel and installed equipment - Intended to replace an aging NOAA response vessel for scientific, hydrographic, construction, and emergency response operations across multiple U.S. coastal regions

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Please see the attached Notice and Draft Statement of Need with Specifications

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