# SAM #1333MF27Q0001

NOAA R/V Sashin replacement navigation electronics and installation

**Buyer:** DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA EAD-NORFOLK-SAP
**Posted:** November 13, 2026
**Respond By:** November 30, 2026
**Identifier:** 1333MF27Q0001
**NAICS:** 811210, 334511, 336612

NOAA is seeking replacement navigation electronics and installation for its research vessel, the R/V Sashin.
- **Government buyer:** Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Auke Bay Laboratories; contact: Jason Jenks.
- **OEMs named:** **Garmin** and **Furuno** are preferred; **Yamaha** is named as the maker of the vessel’s existing Helm Master EX steering and propulsion system. Any major brand may be proposed with technical point of contact approval.
- **Products requested:** Replacement radar, CHIRP depth sounder, GPS, Class A AIS, chart plotter, and displays, including an aft-helm repeater. No part numbers or individual equipment quantities are specified for the new equipment.
  - Radar must provide at least 24 nm range; depth sounder must be 600W–1kW CHIRP.
  - GPS must support a secondary GPS input integrated with the vessel’s OpenCPN navigation system; new sensors must support NMEA 2000 and/or NMEA 0183.
  - Chart plotter must have a display of at least 10 inches, with buttons preferred, and be no taller than 17 inches including its mount. Repeater display must be no larger than 9 inches.
  - Equipment must integrate with the existing Yamaha Helm Master EX system and Garmin GPSMAP CL7 display.
  - Existing equipment identified for replacement includes Furuno FA-150 AIS, Furuno 1834C/NT Navnet chart plotter, Furuno GPA-017S GPS antenna, and a Furuno 36 nm radar dome (model unspecified).
- **Services:** Furnish the equipment, remove existing navigation electronics, install and commission replacements, and operationally test the vessel in Juneau, Alaska.
- **Notable requirements:** The solicitation is set aside for small businesses. Garmin or Furuno is preferred, but another major brand may be offered with approval. The solicitation and statement of work give differing completion deadlines.

### Description

<p>Combined Synopsis/Solicitation<br />
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service/Alaska Fisheries Science Center requires a new navigation electronics package w/installation for the research vessel Sashin at Auke Bay Laboratory.<br />
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.</p>

<p>(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Solicitation number 1333MF27Q0001 is issued as a firm fixed price, commercial, request for quotation (RFQ).<br />
(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-RFO.<br />
(iv)&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;The NAICS code for this acquisition is 336612, Boatyard / Boat building; the small business size standard is 1,000 Employees. This solicitation is restricted to Small Businesses under FAR Part 19 only. Any business submitting a quote for this requirement must be certified and active in SAM.gov as a small business concern with the necessary registrations. Submissions from businesses not certified as a small business will not be considered. Vendors must be registered and active in SAM.gov at the time of quote submission.<br />
(v)&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Line items are as follows:</p>

<p>CLIN 0001: Procurement of new replacement navigational electronics; specifications listed in the Statement of Work. CLIN will list the total costs of the equipment obtained for the requirement.</p>

<p>CLIN 0002: All effort and labor to remove existing navigational equipment and install replacement new navigational equipment and operationally test the boat after install. A total cost for labor and testing will be listed here.</p>

<p>(vi)&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: &nbsp;The vendor is to provide the items in CLIN 0001 and installation/removal services in CLIN 0002 per the attached statement of work.<br />
(vii)&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and FOB point.<br />
Delivery (including installation and testing) is required no later than Apr 30, 2027, to:<br />
&nbsp; &nbsp;NOAA Fisheries &ndash; TSMRI &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br />
&nbsp; &nbsp;17109 Pt Lena Loop Rd &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br />
&nbsp; &nbsp;Juneau, AK 99801</p>

<p>Please note that a class A AIS is asked for in the components section, however, a class A may be too large for our application (32&#39; small boat). In that case, we would go with a recommended substitute. Please see solicitation document for complete details. TPOC for the requirement will be approving brands/type of replacement components. Work (installation and testing of new components) will be completed in the Juneau, Alaska area by 04/01/2027.&nbsp;</p>

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