This procurement is for the removal and replacement of the existing analog voltage regulators for the four main electrical generators and install new digital voltage regulators and automatic generator load controls on up to three NOAA Vessels. The work includes providing and installing new components, new enclosures for equipment, and electrical modifications to the main switchboard. The basic work will be accomplished on board the NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson commencing on or about November 1, 2009, while the ship is located in the Seattle, Washington, area. Options for performance of the work on two additional NOAA vessels will be included with the performance period and location identified in the solicitation. The proposed contract is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. The NAICS code for this procurement is 336611 and the size standard is 1,000 employees. All responsible and fully responsive sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by the Agency. Any resulting contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed price contract. Solicitation documents will be made available for download on or about June 6, 2009 at http://www.fedbizopps.gov/. Paper copies of this solicitation will not be issued. Interested parties should use the FedBizOpps [Add To Watchlist] and [Add Me To Interested Vendors] features which provide a notification when the RFP becomes available for download as well as all postings of information associated with this solicitation, thereafter. Each potential bidder is responsible for checking the FedBizOpps website to gain all current information related to the solicitation. The solicitation and any further announcements regarding the solicitation will be posted only at http://www.fedbizopps.gov/. The estimated response due date is July 8, 2009; however, the actual date offers are due will be stated within the solicitation documents. All questions of any nature regarding this procurement are to be sent to Contracting Officer, Paul Reed at
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