NOS CO-OPS Vessel

The Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is soliciting quotes for the acquisition of a commercial-duty fiberglass downbeat utility vessel to replace an aging response vessel. This small business set-aside contract, solicitation number 1305M226Q0243, supports scientific, environmental monitoring, hydrographic, construction support, and emergency response operations across U.S. coastal and inland waters. The required vessel must meet strict technical specifications regarding hull and deck configuration, propulsion, electronics, stabilization, and dive access. The period of performance is established from September 15, 2026, to March 15, 2027, with final delivery and acceptance occurring at the Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services in Chesapeake, Virginia. Award will be based on the lowest evaluated price among quotes that meet the acceptable standards for non-cost factors, though the government reserves the right to conduct a price and past performance tradeoff. The pricing structure is divided into several line items, including base vessel construction, propulsion, electronics, HVAC, stabilization, and mission equipment. Offerors must submit their proposals in two separate volumes, a technical business solution and a price quote, and must explicitly certify that artificial intelligence was not used to generate the response. The contract incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including Buy American requirements and prohibitions on software locks.