Marine Installation and Commissioning

The contract involves the onboard installation, electrical connection, testing, and commissioning of a secure locker and RFID system aboard the NOAA Ship Bell M. Shimada, requiring specialized marine expertise to integrate the system into the vessel’s existing infrastructure. All work must be completed in accordance with maritime safety and operational standards, ensuring the system functions reliably in a marine environment with minimal disruption to the ship’s missions. The project demands precise coordination between technical teams and ship personnel to align the system’s deployment with vessel schedules and security protocols. This is a total small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 238210, restricted to small business concerns as defined by the SBA. The solicitation was posted on April 28, 2026, with a response deadline of May 13, 2026, and is managed by the Department of Commerce through NOAA. The place of performance is aboard the NOAA Ship Bell M. Shimada, and all contractor responsibilities include full accountability for timely execution, compliance with maritime regulations, and successful handover after commissioning. The work must be performed with no reliance on external agency support beyond standard logistical access provided during vessel operations.