PUGET SOUND INFLATABLES, INC.

PUGET SOUND INFLATABLES, INC. specializes in the repair, maintenance, and fabrication of mission-critical marine and electronic systems for federal scientific operations. The contractor delivers precision repair services for specialized battery systems used in oceanographic and fisheries research equipment, ensuring uninterrupted data collection in remote Alaskan environments. Additionally, they design and construct custom liferafts compliant with NOAA and U.S. Coast Guard safety standards, integrating marine-grade materials, hydrostatic release mechanisms, and emergency signaling systems tailored for NOAA vessel operations. Their technical expertise lies in the integration of electronic subsystems with ruggedized marine hardware, requiring deep familiarity with environmental sealing, corrosion resistance, and mission-critical reliability protocols under extreme maritime conditions. The company maintains a focused relationship with the Department of Commerce, primarily supporting NOAA’s scientific fleet and field divisions through technical services that sustain operational continuity in harsh marine environments. Their work supports NOAA’s mission to monitor marine ecosystems and conduct oceanographic research, requiring strict adherence to federal maritime safety and equipment certification standards. PUGET SOUND INFLATABLES, INC. operates primarily within NAICS 811210 for electronic equipment repair and 336612 for boat building, positioning itself as a niche provider of integrated marine-electronic solutions. Their vertical specialization lies in supporting federal scientific vessels and field research platforms, combining precision electronics maintenance with custom marine fabrication in a single service offering. As a small business structured as a 2L entity based in Seattle, Washington, the company leverages its Pacific Northwest location to serve federal maritime agencies with rapid response and regional logistics advantages. While currently holding no formal government certifications, its demonstrated ability to deliver mission-critical, safety-compliant systems for NOAA underscores its credibility within the federal scientific support market.