Provide Husbandry Services to the NOAA Ship Pisces

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, identified as 1333MK26Q0031, is for the procurement of commercial products and services. The government is seeking to award a firm-fixed-price contract based on a "best value" determination, considering experience/past performance and price. The acquisition is available for full and open competition under NAICS code 488310 (Port and Harbor Operations).

The core requirement is to provide husbandry services to the NOAA Ship Pisces while it is at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Pilotage
• Compulsory tug services
• Pier space
• Line handlers
• Brow rental (optional)
• Customs and immigration services (if applicable)
• Potable water
• Bilge water & oil residue removal
• Medical assistance
• Sewage removal
• Garbage removal
• Airport crew pick-ups/drop-offs
• Linen services
• Air freight clearance and transfers
• Fuel coordination
• Boom service (optional)

Additional services may be required, including:

• Pier security at the gangway (24/7 watch)

• Procurement and delivery of miscellaneous parts and supplies

• Forklift with licensed operator

• Food stores (produce, dairy, frozen goods, meats, dry goods)

• Ground transportation (vans and sedan with drivers)

• Husbanding agent services

• Optional services (as defined in the Statement of Work)

• Period of Performance: Base period is from June 1, 2026, to September 15, 2026. Anticipated moorage dates are July 8-25, 2026.

• Place of Performance: NOAA Ship Pisces, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. Vendors may propose alternative ports within the Canary Islands.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Evaluation: Best value to the government, considering experience, past performance, and price. Option CLINs will be evaluated based on best price.

• Offer Due Date: March 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Submission Method: Electronic means (email) to ALEXANDER.CANCELA@NOAA.GOV.

• Questions Deadline: March 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. Questions must be submitted in writing.

• Required Information:

  • SAM.gov registration (active account)
  • Detailed and itemized cost proposal in Excel format
  • Statement of agreement with all terms and conditions
  • Acknowledgement of amendments (SF-30)
  • Three references for similar jobs performed in the past three years
  • Point of contact information

This acquisition is unrestricted. Offerors are encouraged to register with the SAM.gov vendor notification service.

• Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov to be considered for award.
• Prices will be paid at actual cost not to exceed the total amount of the purchase order. Unused funds will be de-obligated.
• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 by reference. The Statement of Work is attached.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Statement of Work (SOW) details the requirements for ships husbanding and associated services for the NOAA Ship Pisces during its visit to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.

The husbanding agent will provide a range of services to support the NOAA Ship Pisces during its port call. Key services include:

• Pilotage: Two (2) transits with an internationally recognized pilot.

• Compulsory Tug: Provision for tugs for arrival and departure, with options for standby tugs.

• Pier Space: Guarantee of dedicated pier space for the entire duration of the stay, with specific depth and access requirements.

• Line Handlers: Provision of at least two line handlers for arrival and departure.

• Brow Rental: Optional, if the ship's brow is insufficient.

• Customs and Immigration Support: Coordination for crew entry and exit.

• Potable Water: Delivery of up to 2500 U.S. gallons per day.

• Bilge Water & Oil Residue Removal: Up to 2700 gallons total, off-loaded by truck.

• Medical Assistance: Liaison with local hospitals and transport if needed.

• Sewage Removal: Offload by pipeline or truck, up to 4000 U.S. gallons per day via pipeline.

• Garbage Removal: Approximately 6.2 cubic meter skip or 8-yard dumpster, emptied as needed.

• Airport Crew Pick-ups and Drop-offs: Assistance for up to 30 crew travelers, with specific driver requirements.

• Linen Service: Pick-up and delivery of up to 220 lbs of linens.

• Air Freight: Customs clearance and ground transport.

• Fuel: Coordination with the port for fuel purchase (purchase itself is outside this contract).

• Pier-Side Security: 24/7 watch over the gangway, with specific guard hour requirements.

• Miscellaneous Parts and Supplies: Procurement and delivery of various parts and supplies.

• Forklift: Rental of a forklift with a licensed operator for approximately 20 hours during the stay.

• Food Stores: Provision of produce, dairy, frozen goods, meats, and dry goods.

• Ground Transportation: Two 10-passenger vans and one 5-passenger sedan with drivers.

• Husbanding Agent Services: Acting as a single point of contact for all services, ensuring punctuality, and providing local information.

• Period of Performance: June 1, 2026 – September 15, 2026.

• Estimated Port Call Dates: 10 days between July 8 - July 25, 2026.

• Place of Performance: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. Vendors may suggest alternative ports within the Canary Islands.

• ISPS Certification: Any proposed port of call must be ISPS certified.

• Currency: All quotes must be in U.S. Dollars.

• Explanation of Quotes: Each quoted service must include a brief explanation of how it is quoted, with an Excel spreadsheet breakdown.

• Potable Water Quality: Must meet specific halogen residual and coliform test requirements.

• Language: Drivers and security watch standers must be fluent in English.

• Punctuality: Maximum punctuality is required for all services, with urgent requests to be completed within an hour. Punctuality is a performance evaluation factor.

• Communication: Changes to requested services must be communicated immediately to the COR. The husbanding agent must be physically located in the local area and available 24/7.

• LOA: 208.6 ft

• Beam: 49.2 ft

• Draft: 21 ft

• Displacement: 2479 MT

• Gross Tonnage: 2218 MT