J--R/V Caretta Shipyard Repairs

Solicitation 1305M326Q0410 is a Request for Proposal issued by the Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for shipyard repair services for the R/V Caretta, a 58-foot steel-hulled research vessel operated by the Southeast Fisheries Science Center. The primary objective of the contract is to extend the vessel's life cycle and ensure safe mission performance through comprehensive maintenance. Key requirements include the removal and reconditioning of the propeller and main engine drive shaft, rudder removal, and extensive hull surface preparation involving pressure washing and blasting to SSPC-SP-6 Commercial standards followed by painting with PPG products. All work must be performed at a shipyard within a 50-mile commuting radius of the vessel's homeport in Pascagoula, Mississippi, with a period of performance from October 5, 2026, to November 13, 2026. This procurement is a total small business set-aside specifically for Women-Owned Small Businesses and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses. Award decisions will be based on the most advantageous offer, evaluating technical capability, price reasonableness, and relevant past performance. Proposals must be submitted in two separate volumes: a technical quote demonstrating a clear understanding of the Statement of Work and a business quote following the established pricing structure. The contract incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation and Commerce Acquisition Regulation clauses, including requirements for USCG regulatory compliance, Buy American standards, and electronic invoicing through the Invoice Processing Platform System.