SONAR GONDOLA DETAILED DESIGN AND FABRICATION

The Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is conducting market research via a sources sought notice to identify potential providers for the detailed design, fabrication, and engineering of a sonar gondola for the NOAA Ship NANCY FOSTER (R-352). This project, categorized under NAICS 336611, requires the contractor to perform ship checks, conduct preliminary and final design reviews, and fabricate the gondola using ABS certified welders. Key deliverables include installation and modification drawings, a weight report, and an updated ship GHS model. The design must adhere to all applicable Marine Vessel ABS construction standards and NOAA Standard Specification 0000.0. The project timeline includes a preliminary design review approximately 45 days after award and a final design review 60 days after award, with all deliverables due by March 15, 2027. The target completion date for the fabricated gondola is October 10, 2027, with installation planned for the ship's dry docking in Q1 FY28. The completed gondola must be crated and painted using specified Sherwin Williams systems for both interior and exterior surfaces. Interested respondents must submit a capability statement of no more than three pages, including their UEI number and business type, by November 9, 2026.