Hydraulic Davit System Supply and Installation

The contract involves the supply and installation of a hydraulic davit system equipped with a winch, specifically designed for the safe launching and recovery of oceanographic sensors and equipment. This system is critical for supporting scientific operations at sea, ensuring reliable deployment and retrieval of sensitive marine instrumentation under challenging environmental conditions. The work is to be performed in Chesapeake, with the installation requiring precision integration into existing vessel infrastructure to meet operational and safety standards. The opportunity is issued as a subcontract under the NAICS code 333922, which classifies it within the maritime and offshore equipment manufacturing sector. It was posted on June 25, 2026, with a response deadline of July 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM, indicating a tight turnaround for qualified vendors to submit proposals. The contracting entity is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration under the U.S. Department of Commerce, underscoring the project’s focus on federal oceanographic research and data collection missions. The absence of a set-aside designation suggests open competition among subcontractors capable of delivering certified, robust, and weather-hardened marine hardware.