M--Moorage - Port Call Pago Pago
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is soliciting quotes for Port and Harbor Operational Support (Husbanding Services) for the NOAA Ship Oscar Sette in Pago Pago, American Samoa. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Quotes are due by January 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST/EDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement covers a range of port services for three specific port calls in May and June 2026. Key services include:
- Port Agent Fee and liaison services.
- Pier Space/Dockage (300ft with 25ft minimum depth).
- Arrangement of Pilot and Line Handlers for arrival/departure.
- Utilities (Shore Power option).
- Linen Service (up to 100 lbs).
- Rental Vehicles (3 cars, 1 15-person van) with fuel cards.
- Forklift (option) and Food Stores Procurement and Delivery.
- Facilitation of Contractual Maintenance Services.
- Waste Oil and Oily Waste Removal (option).
- Additional support like tugs, mooring lines, security, and small boat transfer.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ) for Commercial Items, resulting in a Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order(s).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS: 488310 (Husbanding Services—Other Port Services), Size Standard $47.0 Million.
- Questions Due: January 21, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST/EDT.
- Quotes Due: January 29, 2026, by 1:00 PM EST/EDT.
- Published: January 23, 2026.
- Period of Performance: Three distinct port calls: May 13-20, 2026; June 9-15, 2026; June 29-July 6, 2026. Separate quotes are required for each port call.
- Options: Includes FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (up to 6 months).
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be based on a Best Value Trade-off approach, with Non-Price Technical Solution (Technical Approach and Past Performance) significantly more important than price. If non-price factors are equal, price becomes the determining factor.
- Technical Approach and Capability: Assess understanding, approach, and ability to perform SOW. Requires detailed experience description, subcontract details, and on-site POC.
- Past Performance: At least two references for similar services within the past two years. Offerors must send a completed Past Performance Questionnaire (blocks 1-4) to references, who then email it directly to the Contracting Specialist by the closing date.
- Price: Evaluated for completeness and reasonableness, compatible with the technical solution.
Submission Requirements
- Quotes must be submitted electronically (PDF or Microsoft Word) to Christopher.baker@noaa.gov.
- Include the Requisition number in the subject line.
- Offerors must have an active SAM.gov registration and provide their UEID/CAGE CODE and Page 1 of their SAM registration.
- Acknowledge any amendments.
- Provide a copy of Liability Insurance.
- Submit at least two references for similar jobs performed within the past three years.
- The Department of Commerce will use FedConnect® for contract administration; contractors must be registered.