Provide Lube Oil Mobilgard 410 NC for NOAA Ship
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), Office of Marine & Aviation Operations (OMAO), Marine Operation Center (MOC), is seeking a contractor to Provide Lube Oil Mobilgard 410 NC for the NOAA Ship Nancy Foster. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Quotes are due by March 27, 2026, at 09:00 AM EST/EDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 15 drums (825 gallons) of Mobilgard 410 NC. The contractor will also be responsible for picking up old drums from the vessel. All offered products must meet Buy American-Supplies requirements, and verification of the country of manufacture is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 324191, size standard 900 employees)
- Quotes Due: March 27, 2026, 09:00 AM EST/EDT
- Questions Due: Within 3 days after notice posted (i.e., by March 22, 2026, based on March 19, 2026 posting date)
- Published: March 19, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
Offers will be evaluated based on price and other factors as per FAR 52.212-2, with the intent to award a low-priced, technically acceptable, single firm fixed-price purchase order on an all-or-none basis. Key factors include:
- Technical Acceptability/Capability: Vendors' quotes will be evaluated to confirm technical acceptability based on Statement of Work requirements.
- Past Performance: Offerors must provide at least two references for similar services within the past three years. A Past Performance Questionnaire must be sent to references.
- Specification Sheet, Authorized OEM Letter: Required for brand name products.
- Price: Firm Fixed Price, FOB Destination.
Submission Requirements
Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Christopher.Baker@noaa.gov in PDF or Microsoft Word format. Offerors must include the Requisition number in the subject line and are responsible for confirming receipt. An active SAM.gov registration is mandatory, and offerors must provide their UEID/CAGE CODE and Page 1 of their SAM registration with their quote. The Department of Commerce will utilize FedConnect® for contract administration, requiring contractor registration.
Contact
Christopher Baker Email: Christopher.Baker@noaa.gov