Procure SAILOR 120 XTR TVHD Antenna for NOAA ship

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for the procurement of one (1) SAILOR 120 XTR TVHD Antenna for the NOAA ship RAINIER. The acquisition is a brand name justification and is set aside for small businesses. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334220 with a size standard of 1,250 employees.

• Procurement of one (1) SAILOR 120 XTR TVHD Antenna.

• All offered products must meet the requirements of the Buy American-Supplies Act.

• Provide verification of the country of manufacture for offered products.

• Delivery is required no later than 04/30/2026.

• Contract type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Award will be a single firm fixed-price purchase order.

• Payment terms: Net 30.

• Period of Performance: The start date is an estimate and subject to funding approval. A shortened base year may be utilized, or an updated quote may be requested with a new 12-month base year and corresponding option years.

• Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to isaac.bright@noaa.gov.

• Offer Due Date/Local Time: 02/26/2026, 1600 PST.

• Questions due no later than 02/16/2026, 1600 PST.

• Evaluation will be based on price and other factors, with technical capability, availability, and past performance being more important than price.

• Evaluation criteria include: RFQ number, Offeror information, agreement with terms, acknowledgment of amendments, specifications/data sheets, itemized cost breakdown, liability insurance (for services), and at least three relevant references.

• This acquisition is 100.00% set aside for Small Business.

• Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Only quotes for the SAILOR 120 XTR TVHS Antenna will be accepted.

• Telephone inquiries will not be honored.

• The Government does not accept responsibility for non-receipt of quotes. Contractors are responsible for requesting and receiving confirmation of quote receipt.

Statement of Need for Supplies

This document outlines the planned replacement of the SAT TV Antenna for the NOAA ship RAINIER before its departure for Alaska.

• Provide one (1) SAILOR 120 XTR TVHD system, P/N# 4075120B-00500.

• The system must be a Ku/Ka dual band tri-sat system ready for DIRECTV.

• Specific components include:

  • HD C24
  • 1.30m/51in dish
  • 1.64m Tuned Radome
  • Adapter N-Male / F-female
  • AC Power Cord
  • NMEA Input

• Shipping and handling are included.

• The system must be delivered no later than April 30, 2026.

Marine Operations Center - Pacific NOAA ship RAINIER Attn: Dale Morrison, Port Engineer 2002 Marine Science Dr Newport, OR 97365

Dale Morrison Port Engineer, NOAA ship RAINIER Phone: (757) 777 5448 Email: dale.d.morrison@noaa.gov

• The GPP section indicates that this procurement "does not apply" but is compliant. It lists various categories of environmentally preferable products and services. If the procurement were to fall under GPP and not be compliant, a justification would be required.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Single Source Determination for Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) for an action not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, citing FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). It details the procurement of one SAILOR 120 XTR TVHD antenna for the NOAA ship RAINIER to replace an obsolete existing satellite TV antenna during its FY26 Dry Dock. The document identifies SAILOR 120 XTR TVHD as the brand name to be solicited.

The rationale states that NOAA maintains a fleet of research vessels operating in remote areas with difficult radio and satellite reception. The current Sea Tel antenna on the RAINIER is obsolete, unsupported, and loses signal at 12 nautical miles from land. The SAILOR 120 XTR TVHD is a direct replacement for the ship's DIRECTV antenna and can be installed without further modification to the ship's structure, thus avoiding additional engineering, labor, and material costs.

Market research indicated that known dealers and distributors were unable to provide technical support or replacement/repair parts for the existing antenna.

The Port Engineer certifies that the requirement constitutes the Government's minimum needs and that the supporting data is accurate.

The Contracting Officer determines that only one source is reasonably available for this action.

This document indicates a sole-source procurement for a specific antenna. Bidders interested in supplying this item or related services should note the brand name and model specified. The justification for a sole-source award suggests that direct competition may not be feasible under the current circumstances.