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Networked Ride Control System (RCS) Electronics Renewal Package

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145025-26-0047Federal

Response Deadline09/15/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

Contract Overview

Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.

AI Contract Overview

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Air Resources Laboratory intends to award a sole-source purchase order to Naiad Dynamics US, Inc. for a Networked Ride Control System electronics renewal package for the USN SWATH 40ASC. This procurement, under NAICS code 334511, involves the installation of a next-generation Distributed Control System utilizing a CAN bus architecture to replace obsolete electronics. The system is designed to modulate canard and stabilizer fins to reduce vessel motion and operator fatigue. The project will be performed in Michigan, with a period of performance extending from the date of award through September 18, 2027. Naiad Dynamics US, Inc. has been identified as the sole manufacturer capable of providing the specific package required for seamless integration with existing infrastructure. While this is a sole-source intent, the agency will evaluate capability documentation from other firms within 15 calendar days of the notice to determine if the procurement should be made competitive.

General Info

NOAA sole-source award to Naiad Dynamics for USN SWATH 40ASC electronics renewal package.

Agency

Department Of Commerce → National Oceanic And Atmospheric AdministrationView Agency

NAICS

334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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145022-26-0047 NOAA presolicitation sole-source notice

DOCX•presolicitation

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Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

PostedSep 8

special-notice

Response DeadlineSep 15

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

09/15/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTCin 6 days

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Commerce → National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration

Contacts2 people available

OfficeUSA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Commerce → National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration

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Office AddressUSA

Contacts

Barbara Shifflett

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Gabrielle Land

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Full Description

Notice Identifier: 145022-26-0047

Notice

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Air Resources Laboratory (ARL), intends to negotiate and award a sole-source purchase order under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) to Naiad Dynamics US, Inc. No set-aside is used for this requirement. The associated NAICS code is 334511.

Agency

Contracting Office Address & Point of Contact:

Barbara Shifflett
NOAA/ARL
456 S. Illinois Ave.
Oak Ridge, TN 37831

Description

Project/Vessel Title: USN SWATH 40ASC — Networked RCS System Upgrade

Place of Performance: Grand Haven, Michigan

Period of Performance: Date of Award through September 18, 2027

This requirement is for the procurement of a Networked Ride Control System (RCS) Electronics Renewal Package manufactured by Naiad Dynamics US, Inc. The system consists of a next-generation Distributed Control System (DCS/NDCS) utilizing a Controller Area Network (CAN) bus architecture. It functions as an active Total Ride Control System (TRCS) that continuously modulates the vessel's existing canard and stabilizer fins using precision electro-hydraulic servo valves and closed-loop digital feedback. This upgrade replaces obsolete RCS electronics to mitigate pitch, roll, and heave accelerations, directly reducing operator fatigue and motion sickness while maintaining critical ship stabilization.

Sole Source Justification

NOAA has determined that Naiad Dynamics US, Inc. is the sole manufacturer and authorized distributor capable of supplying the specific Networked Ride Control System (RCS) Electronics Renewal Package designed to integrate seamlessly with the vessel's existing stabilization infrastructure.

Instructions for Potential Responders

This presolicitation notice is not a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can fully meet the Government's requirements may submit substantiating capability documentation or a written request for additional information to the Point of Contact.

Submission Deadline: All documentation must be received in writing within 15 calendar days after the publication of this pre-solicitation notice.

Submission Format: Written submissions must be delivered via email or mail to the designated Point of Contact. Oral communications will not be accepted in response to this notice.

Responses and documentation will be evaluated solely to determine whether to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice remains solely within the discretion of the Government.