Radio Storage Lockers for NOAA Ship Rainier

The solicitation seeks the procurement of three radio storage lockers with integrated RFID tracking systems designed specifically for Motorola R7 handheld radios to be delivered to NOAA Ship Rainier in Newport, Oregon. This is a commercial item acquisition conducted under FAR Part 12 as a total small business set-aside, requiring all offerors to certify their small business status through SAM.gov and provide their Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE Code. The contract is structured as a fixed-price arrangement with payment processed through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), mandating electronic invoice submissions and prohibiting the use of WAWF. Delivery is due no later than December 1, 2026, under FOB Destination terms, meaning the contractor bears all costs and risks until the items are received at the designated location on the ship. Performance will be evaluated using a trade-off methodology, weighing technical approach, personnel qualifications, past performance, and price, with quality assessed using adjectival ratings ranging from EXCEPTIONAL to UNSATISFACTORY. Offerors must submit detailed documentation including OEM authorization letters for brand-name products, liability insurance certificates, and at least two references for similar projects performed within the past two years. Compliance with security, supply chain, and labor regulations is required through incorporated FAR clauses addressing affirmative action, child labor, trafficking in persons, buy American provisions, and FASCSA compliance. The Government retains full authority for inspection and acceptance at the delivery point and may exercise options at its sole discretion. All proposals must be submitted electronically to the contracting officer via email by August 5, 2026, in PDF or Microsoft Word format, and must include all required representations and certifications.