The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) needs a small business to provide a 19-21ft inflatable work boat for its operations.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
The NOAA needs a 19-21ft inflatable work boat with standard features and equipment, including a hull and sponsons. The boat must be compatible with a GFE engine and meet the specifications outlined in the Statement of Work.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
This is a firm-fixed price purchase order with a base year and option years. The contract will be awarded based on the initial quote, and the Government reserves the right to waive informalities and minor irregularities.
- How will they pick the winner?
The Government will evaluate the quotes based on price and the factors set forth in the solicitation, including technical and capability, past performance, and details specification and confirmation of boat compatibility.
- When and how do you bid?
Submit a technical and full pricing quote to Christopher.baker@noaa.gov by 12:00pm EST on July 23, 2026. The quote must include a detailed description of the company's experience providing similar products, a specification sheet for the offered boat, and proof of authorized distribution. The Government will evaluate the quotes and award a purchase order based on the best value to the Government.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
- Has experience providing similar products
- Authorized distributor of the required boat model
Heads up — easy to miss
- All questions must be submitted in writing to Christopher.baker@noaa.gov by 2 days prior to the expiration of this notice.
- The Government does not accept responsibility for nonreceipt of email, and it is the Contractor's responsibility to request a confirmation of the email receipt.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before
- Email Christopher.baker@noaa.gov to RSVP for the site visit (if scheduled)