Research Vessel Southern Journey Repairs

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the drydock repair of a 77' NOAA research vessel, the NOAA R/V Southern Journey (F 7701). The work includes hull steel replacement, bilge structural repairs, discharge piping replacement, full underwater hull preparation and coating, and restoration of seaworthiness. The acquisition is a firm-fixed-price contract.

• Drydock repair of a 77' NOAA research vessel.

• Hull steel replacement.

• Bilge structural repairs.

• Discharge piping replacement.

• Full underwater hull preparation and coating.

• Restoration of seaworthiness.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Period of Performance: Base period is estimated at 30 days after award. No option periods are listed.

• Estimated Value: Not specified in the provided pages.

• Offer Due Date: May 11, 2026, 1600 ED Local Time.

• Submission Instructions: Offers must be submitted to Jenna Taulman at jenna.taulman@noaa.gov.

• Evaluation Factors: The contract will be awarded to the responsible Offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors. Key evaluation factors include: Technical Approach and Capability, Price, and Past Performance.

• Key Deadlines:

  • Site Visit: May 5 or 6, 2026 (by appointment).
  • Questions Due: May 7, 2026, 14:00 PM Central Time.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 336611

• Size Standard: 1,300 employees.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and NOAA Acquisition Manual clauses and provisions.

• Government property (the vessel) will be provided.

• Acceptance of the vessel will be at the Southeast Fisheries Science Center in Pascagoula, MS.

• Contractors must maintain specific insurance requirements.

• Mandatory training on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment prevention is required.

• Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire template provided by NOAA to gather feedback on contractor performance for the "Southern Journey Repairs" requirement under Solicitation Number 1305M326Q0178. It is intended to be completed by government personnel who have experience with the Offeror or a Major Subcontractor on a previous relevant contract.

• Section I (Solicitation Data): Contains Solicitation Number (1305M326Q0178), Project/Requirement (Southern Journey Repairs), and Customer/Agency (National Marine Fisheries Service/ NOAA).
• Section II (Current or Historical Contract Information): To be completed by the Offeror and verified by the Assessor, including Contract Number, Type, Value, Period of Performance, Project Description, Contracting Role (Prime/Subcontractor), and Termination History.
• Section III (Assessor Information): To be completed by the Assessor, including their Name, Title, Phone/Email, Role in contract award/administration, and Period of Involvement.
• Section IV (Overall Performance Rating): Assessor provides a rating (Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory, N/A) based on performance, quality, timeliness, cost management, communication, proactive management, and customer satisfaction, with space for additional comments.

Offerors must complete Sections I and II and provide the questionnaire to their designated assessor. The completed questionnaire, along with Sections I and II from all provided questionnaires, must be submitted with the proposal by the solicitation's closing date. This document is crucial for bidders to solicit and submit past performance feedback as part of their proposal.

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

This SOW details emergency shipyard repair services required for the NOAA R/V Southern Journey (F7701) to address electrolysis pitting in the engine room bilge area. These repairs are critical as the vessel has a "no sail" deficiency, delaying its field season. The repairs will enable the vessel to continue its missions for the Southeast Fisheries Science Center.

• Primary Task: Repair electrolysis pitting in the engine room bilge area from frame 20 to frame 24, affecting both sides of the keel up to approximately 20 inches. This involves cropping out affected metal and replacing it with new steel of the same thickness.

• Related Tasks:

  • Haul out and secure the vessel.
  • Remove and store zinc anodes, hull intake screens, and bow thruster propellers for re-installation.
  • Pressure wash the hull from the waterline down to the keel.
  • Repair pitted metal in the engine room bilge, including replacing affected steel and applying pre-construction primer.
  • Install new zinc anodes and stainless fasteners in the repaired bilge area.
  • Drain, flush, and pressure test the keel cooling system, then refill with new coolant.
  • Replace a four-inch diameter nipple in the overboard discharge piping section.
  • Prep and paint the bilge compartment and the hull from the waterline to the keel.

• Materials: Contractor to provide all materials, services, equipment, and labor. All products must be commercial grade and meet or exceed OEM specifications. Specific coating specifications are provided in appendices.

• All work must be performed in strict compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations.

• Repairs must restore the vessel's seaworthiness to its original design condition.

• Paint application must adhere to specified coating specifications and environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, dew point).

• Period: Work to be completed within fourteen (14) days after arrival to the shipyard.

• Place: Repairs to be performed at a local shipyard within a 50-mile commuting radius of the vessel's homeport in Pascagoula, MS.

• Site Visit: Potential bidders are strongly encouraged to conduct a pre-quote site visit.

• Government Representative: An Onsite Technical Supervisor (Warren Brown) will monitor performance.

• Welding: Welding requires approval from a NOAA electronic technician due to sensitive electronics.

• Deliverables: Certificate of Insurance, List of Subcontractors, List of Qualified Welders, and Key Personnel information are required.

• Submittals: List of Subcontractors, Qualified Welders, Key Personnel, and Certificate of Insurance are due five (5) business days prior to the start of work.

• Environmental Impact: Work must minimize environmental impact.

• Quality Control: Contractor is solely responsible for quality assurance/control.