Field Engineering & Onboard Vessel Support

This contract entails performing engineering services aboard NOAA vessels during modifications, repairs, or inspections, with responsibilities including on-site data collection and as-built verification to ensure accuracy and compliance with design specifications. The work must be conducted remotely at sea or in port locations where NOAA ships are undergoing maintenance or operational upgrades, requiring technical expertise in marine systems and engineering documentation. The opportunity is structured as a small business set-aside under the SBA program, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside per FAR 19.5, and falls under NAICS code 541330 for engineering services. It is issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, part of the Department of Commerce, with a response deadline of July 21, 2026. The contract does not specify a physical office location, as performance is tied to the movement and availability of NOAA vessels, and all work must support operational readiness through precise field engineering support.