19--Parts, Repairs and Upgrades Support Services

The contract awards support services for parts, repairs, and upgrades to the Uncrewed Surface Vehicle DriX and its associated DriX Docking Systems, specifically designated for use by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration under the Department of Commerce. The award is managed by the NOAA office located in Norfolk, Virginia, with Austin Salmon serving as the primary point of contact for all communications and inquiries related to the contract. The services encompass the full lifecycle maintenance of the DriX platform and docking infrastructure, ensuring operational readiness through timely provisioning of replacement components, diagnostic and corrective repairs, and implementation of technical upgrades to enhance performance and reliability. The contract is governed under NAICS code 336612, which classifies it within the ship and boat building and repairing sector, indicating a focus on specialized marine vessel support. This work is critical to sustaining NOAA’s uncrewed maritime operations, enabling continuous data collection and environmental monitoring missions across diverse oceanic environments. While the place of performance is not explicitly detailed, the work is expected to support operations tied to NOAA’s fleet activities, potentially spanning multiple domestic and international locations. The solicitation number 1305M226Q0040 and posted date of June 29, 2026, indicate this is a formal award notice issued through the SAM.gov system, reflecting a competitive procurement process concluded under a non-set-aside structure. The contract underscores NOAA’s reliance on the DriX platform as a core component of its oceanographic and coastal observation capabilities, requiring a vendor capable of delivering high-standard technical support in a challenging marine context.