Fiberglass Hull Fabrication

The contract requires the fabrication of DART II buoy hulls using precision fiberglass lay-up techniques with strict adherence to resin-to-glass ratios and proper bonding of all components to ensure structural integrity and performance in harsh marine environments. The work must be executed in accordance with high-quality manufacturing standards, emphasizing consistency, durability, and exacting technical specifications critical for oceanographic data collection systems. All hulls are subject to rigorous quality control measures to meet operational requirements specified by the contracting entity. This is a total small business set-aside subcontract under the SBA program, classified under NAICS code 326199, and is open only to small business concerns. The solicitation was posted on May 4, 2026, with responses due by 4:00 PM eastern time on May 8, 2026. Performance of the work is required at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, with a zip code of 39529. The contract is administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a division of the Department of Commerce, and is intended to support critical marine monitoring infrastructure through specialized composite manufacturing capabilities.