CTD Cable Replacement and Spooling – Hydrographic Winch No. 2

The contract calls for the removal and replacement of a 0.378-inch CTD cable on Hydrographic Winch No. 2 aboard the NOAA Ship PISCES, including the full spooling and installation process. The work requires retrieving the new cable from Pascagoula, Mississippi, and completing the installation at Newport, Rhode Island, with all logistics and on-site execution falling under the scope of the contractor. The task is technical in nature, requiring specialized handling of sensitive hydrographic equipment to ensure operational readiness of the vessel’s oceanographic sampling systems. This subcontract is set aside entirely for small businesses under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside category, as defined by FAR 19.5, and is classified under NAICS code 238990 for other specialized construction services. The solicitation was posted on April 23, 2026, with a response deadline of April 29, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time. The contracting authority is the Department of Commerce, specifically NOAA, though no specific office address or point of contact is provided in the data. All performance activities must align with federal procurement standards and vessel operational requirements.