Opportunity
SAM #1305M226Q0144REF
NOAA Ship Gordon Gunter Drydock Repairs and Modernization – Major OEM Equipment and Services
Buyer
DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA EAD-NORFOLK-SAP
Posted
July 15, 2026
Respond By
August 07, 2026
Identifier
1305M226Q0144
NAICS
336611, 488390
This opportunity is a major drydock repair and modernization project for the NOAA Ship Gordon Gunter, led by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and involving extensive shipboard systems, equipment, and services: - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), including the Atlantic Marine Center, Office of Marine and Aviation Operations, and Maritime Operations Center Pacific - Military Sealift Command (MSC), U.S. Navy/Department of Defense (for related T-AGOS class ship systems) - Prominent OEMs and Manufacturers: - Caterpillar (main engines) - Kato Engineering (generators) - Consilium (fire/smoke detection systems) - HamiltonJet (waterjet propulsion) - Steyr Motors (marine diesel engines) - ZF Marine (marine transmissions) - Schottel (tunnel thrusters) - Aurora Pump, Alfa Laval, Waukesha Bearings, Hydra-Pro, Markey, Marco, Zodiac Hurricane, Dräger, Hartzell Fan, Valad Electric Heating, Tuttle & Bailey, Spiral Metals, BF Goodrich, Grainger, McMaster-Carr, Materiaal Metingen Europe (ICAF), and others - Key Products and Services Requested: - Overhaul and replacement of Caterpillar D398 main engines and Kato 600KW generators (including major parts: cylinder heads, injectors, pumps, turbochargers, seals) - Consilium fire and smoke detection system (F400-101-10104A, detectors, panels, cabling, installation) - HamiltonJet HJ213 waterjet propulsion units and ZF/ZFE marine transmissions (multiple models) - Schottel S-300-L tunnel thruster and associated assemblies - Steyr Motors SE-series marine diesel engines - Zodiac Hurricane H638 DJ FRB rigid hull inflatable boat and accessories - HVAC system upgrades: Hartzell vane axial fans, Valad electric heaters, Spiral Metals fire/volume dampers, Tuttle & Bailey diffusers - Major pumps, valves, and piping (Aurora, Alfa Laval, Carver, etc.) for bilge, ballast, cooling, and sewage systems - Structural steel, fasteners, adhesives, and rubber for hull and platform modifications - Liferaft inspection and servicing, weight-handling gear testing, drydocking, hull cleaning, and safety inspections - Temporary dockside services: potable water, power, fire protection, security, office space - Specialized equipment: Dräger Aerotest Navy breathing air system, ICAF antifouling system, Kato generator parts, and more - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All engine/generator overhauls must be performed by authorized OEM marine dealers with factory-trained mechanics - Fire/smoke detection system must be installed and commissioned by Consilium-trained technicians, with full integration to vessel alarms and compliance with IMO SOLAS - Strict adherence to ABS, USCG, IEEE-45, and other regulatory standards for all systems and installations - Detailed drydocking, blocking, and hull preservation procedures, including environmental and safety compliance - Comprehensive documentation, inspection, and reporting for all work, including test procedures, certifications, and as-built drawings - Integration of new monitoring and alarm systems (Profinet upgrades) with redundancy and failover capabilities - All replacement parts and materials must be new and meet or exceed original specifications - Dock and sea trials required post-repair to verify system performance and regulatory compliance
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with RFO Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation 1305M226Q0144 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the NOAA Ship Gordon Gunter's upcoming dry dock repairs in FY 27. A separate SAM.gov posting will be made to house all references described in the drydock repair package (Attachment 1). This listing will be updated with that SAM.gov posting number when it is available.
Listing to references:
https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a5db11a03b354a5a833567d19c2aed77/view This acquisition is open to businesses of all sizes. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisiton.gov. Additional Links:Click here to see more information about this opportunity on FedConnect