NOAA: 3m VE Foam Buoy Hulls

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) are issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of one (1) unit of a 3‑meter VE foam buoy hull (Lot/Item 3m VE FOAM BUOY HULL) under a firm‑fixed‑price, small‑business‑only set‑aside (NAICS 326199). Offerors must be an active, registered small business in SAM and may qualify under WOSB, EDWOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, or other small‑business categories. Quotations will be evaluated on price and non‑price factors, with award based on the lowest evaluated price that meets all specification, past‑performance, and other acceptability standards. The contract includes a mandatory first‑article test: the contractor must notify the Contracting Officer in writing at least 14 calendar days before testing, allow government observation, and submit a test report within 90 days of contract award. All quotes must be submitted electronically by email to nikki.smith@noaa.gov, include the required solicitation blocks, UEI, SAM certification, two to three past‑performance references, lead time, manufacturing location, conflict‑of‑interest statement, and total cost (including shipping/handling). The award may be made without discussions, and the government reserves the right to reject all offers.

Notice ID

84666fd2dd2c41748d1ba1250b0fa83d

Solicitation Number

142082-26-0157

NAICS Code

326199

Classification Code

2050