Secure Storage Locker Fabrication

The contract calls for the design and fabrication of a custom secure storage locker to house handheld radios aboard the NOAA vessel Bell M. Shimada, with specifications tailored to withstand harsh marine environments and meet stringent security requirements. The locker must be engineered to resist corrosion, moisture, salt exposure, and physical tampering while ensuring reliable access for authorized personnel during operations at sea. All materials and construction methods must comply with applicable marine standards to guarantee long-term durability and operational readiness under extreme conditions. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under the SBA program, specifically reserved for total small business participation as defined by FAR 19.5, with the NAICS code 332323 indicating manufacturing for metal working and fabricated metal products. The solicitation was posted on April 28, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses set for May 13, 2026, at 11:00 PM. The contracting authority is the Department of Commerce, specifically NOAA, and the performance location is aboard the NOAA vessel Bell M. Shimada, though no specific port or address details are provided. Bidder qualification is limited to small business entities as defined by the SBA, and all submissions must demonstrate technical capability, compliance with marine security specifications, and proven experience in custom fabrication for maritime applications.