J--Annual Shipyard Services for R/V Shearwater

The contract solicitation 1305M226Q0210, titled Annual Shipyard Services for R/V Shearwater, is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336611 with a size standard of 1,300 employees, issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Department of Commerce. It calls for comprehensive annual shipyard services at a contractor’s facility between September 1, 2026, and April 30, 2027, including haul-out, hull cleaning, bottom paint repair using Intersleek 1100, recoating of propellers and running gear with Prop-Speed, pressure testing of through-hulls and fittings, deck reprofiling with non-skid epoxy, seacock inspections, engine maintenance, and both dockside and sea trials. All work must comply with ABYC and U.S. Coast Guard Subchapter T standards, and welders must hold valid USCG and ABS certifications using 5033 aluminum alloy and 5183 filler wire with original weld patterns replicated. Final inspection and acceptance occur at the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary in Santa Barbara, California, where the vessel will be returned following repairs, with the government retaining authority to accept or reject services based on strict SOW compliance and manufacturer specifications. The solicitation operates under a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, meaning technical acceptability must be confirmed before price is considered, with the lowest qualifying offer selected. Offerors must demonstrate relevant experience with aluminum high-speed catamaran vessels, aluminum welding, and provide equipment specification sheets, with preference given to contractors located within 200 nautical miles of Santa Barbara. Proposals must be submitted electronically as PDF or Microsoft Word files to Chelsea.Vera@noaa.gov by 11:00 AM EST on August 7, 2026, and include a signed SF-1449, past performance references, and current SAM registration with valid UEI and CAGE code. Payment must be processed via the U.S. Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and contractors must comply with numerous FAR clauses including labor standards, paid sick leave, anti-trafficking, diversity equity and inclusion protections, sustainable product requirements, and electronic funds transfer. Special requirements include a mandatory site visit waiver of unforeseen cost claims, adherence to Executive Order 14026 minimum wage rules, submission