Ronald H. Brown FY26 Drydock Repairs

The NOAA Ship Ronald H. Brown FY26 Drydock Repairs contract is a sole-source, firm fixed price award to Bollinger Mississippi Repair (BMR) for comprehensive drydock maintenance and fire remediation work at the BMR facility in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The period of performance runs from May 5, 2026, to December 18, 2026, and is justified under FAR 12.102 due to urgent operational constraints: the vessel is immobilized following a fire, currently undergoing fire restoration at BMR, and cannot be moved without significant risk or schedule disruption. Performing all required repairs at a single location avoids the inefficiencies and delays of relocating the vessel, making BMR the only viable contractor. The scope encompasses over twenty major systems including Z-drive maintenance, hull preservation, electrical and piping repairs, CCTV installation, calibration of gauges, firefighting system certifications, crane overhauls, ballast water treatment maintenance, and lifesaving equipment inspections to ensure full vessel readiness. This acquisition was conducted without competition due to unique circumstances, with no set-aside provisions, and no formal evaluation factors or trade-off process applied. Price reasonableness was determined using historical data and an Independent Government Cost Estimate, though the exact contract value remains undisclosed. The contract does not include detailed line-item pricing, packaging or marking requirements, military standards, or specific clauses typically found in FAR-based procurements. No payment office, invoicing method, COR/COTR details, or accounting codes are provided, and the contractor’s representations, certifications, or socioeconomic status are not available in the record. The Government retains final acceptance authority at the BMR facility, with inspection criteria focused on maritime regulatory compliance and NOAA fleet standards, though no specific technical standards like ABS, MIL-STD, or USCG are explicitly cited. The procurement was initiated through a Notice of Intent issued in February 2026, and the contract was awarded through SAM.gov with no amendments or modifications identified.