Ronald H. Brown FY26 Drydock Repairs
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), under the Department of Commerce, has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for FY26 Drydock Repairs for the NOAA Ship Ronald H. Brown. This sole-source award is intended for Bollinger Mississippi Repair (BMR) in Pascagoula, MS, due to the ship's current inability to maneuver and ongoing fire remediation repairs at BMR. The repairs are scheduled to occur concurrently with the fire remediation.
Scope of Work
The comprehensive scope of work includes, but is not limited to:
- Miscellaneous steel repairs
- Z drive maintenance
- Valve and piping repairs
- Electrical repairs
- Voyage data recorder renewal
- CCTV system installation
- Gauge/meter calibrations
- Fuel oil purifier repairs
- Ventilation system repairs
- Reefer systems repairs
- Pressure vessel inspections
- Firefighting systems certifications
- Weight handling gear inspections
- Cargo lift maintenance/inspection
- Heavy lift crane overhaul
- Hydro boom overhaul
- Portable crane overhaul
- Fast rescue boat maintenance
- Ballast water treatment plant maintenance
- Lifesaving equipment inspections
- Habitability repairs
- Hospital maintenance
- Dry docking
- Sea valve maintenance
- Underwater transducer maintenance
- Underwater hull preservation
- Freeboard hull preservation
- ECDIS renewal
- Domestic reefer plant renewals
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: May 5, 2026 to December 18, 2026
- Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but an Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) was referenced.
- Published Date: June 2, 2026
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This acquisition is being conducted on a sole-source basis to Bollinger Mississippi Repair (BMR) due to the unique circumstances of the vessel's repair status. A Notice of Intent to Sole Source was previously posted on SAM.gov, which received no responses. Other routine drydock requirements remain eligible for competitive solicitation.
Additional Notes
The NOAA Ship Ronald H. Brown is currently undergoing fire remediation repairs at BMR, with an estimated completion by January 31, 2027. The drydock repairs will be performed concurrently. Market research for this specific requirement was bypassed due to the unique conditions, and alternatives such as postponing repairs or towing the vessel were deemed unacceptable due to potential delays, increased costs, and logistical complexities.