J--SEFSC Shipyard for R/V Gladys Reese

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to Solicitation 1305M326Q0014 revises the Statement of Need (SON) in Section 3 - Line Items and Attachments. Key changes include:

• Revisions to Statement of Need (SON): Updates to the SON are provided, indicated by yellow highlight in the attached revisions.

• Additional Reference Documents: An "Additional Reference Documents" folder has been added to the "SOW Attachments - Reference Documents" folder in Google Drive for informational purposes. Links to specific documents like CO2 System Drawings, Technical Manuals, and Fire Detection Drawings are provided.

• Clause Removal: FAR clause 52.232-18, Availability of Funds, has been removed from Section 4 - Contract Terms and Conditions.

• FAR Deviations: Revisions have been made to FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with specific deviations noted. FAR 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies, is confirmed as applicable.

• Section 3 - Line Items and Attachments (Statement of Need)

• Section 4 - Contract Terms and Conditions (Removal of FAR 52.232-18)

• Section 5 - Other Contract Terms and Conditions (Revisions to FAR 52.212-5 and confirmation of FAR 52.225-1)

• The due date for the receipt of quotations remains unchanged: February 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and services, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation number is 1305M326Q0014. The government is procuring shipyard services for modifications to the NOAA Research Vessel (R/V) Gladys Reese.

• Shipyard services for vessel modifications to the R/V Gladys Reese.

• Specific work items include, but are not limited to: Deckhouse Installation (WI-01), Aft Deck Modifications (WI-02), Mission Installations (WI-03), Life Raft Cradle Modifications (WI-07), Anchor Chute Modification (WI-08), and Painting (WI-09).

• Detailed technical requirements are provided in attached Detail Specifications and drawings.

• Work shall be completed at a shipyard facility located within 50 miles of the NOAA Dock Facility in Pascagoula, MS.

• The award will be made under a single CLIN (Contract Line Item Number).

• The period of performance is not to exceed five (5) months from contract award.

• There are no option periods.

• Offers are due no later than 02/05/2026 at 1500 EST.

• Submit offers via email to AMANDA.ROSSITER@NOAA.GOV.

• Evaluation will be based on Technical Approach, Relevant Experience, Past Performance, and Price.

• Technical capability will be evaluated based on the clarity, feasibility, and completeness of the proposed plan.

• Experience will be evaluated based on similar shipyard projects.

• Past performance will be evaluated based on successful performance, quality, timeliness, and communication.

• Price will be evaluated for completeness and reasonableness, but not scored.

• This solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside.

• The associated NAICS code is 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) with a small business size standard of 1,300 employees.

• Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items.

• The clause at FAR 52.212-5 (DEVIATION) applies.

• The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply.

• A site visit is scheduled for interested offerors. Contact Jeff Gearhart at jeff.gearhart@noaa.gov to schedule.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains three attachments (Attachment No. 1, Attachment No. 2, and Attachment No. 3) and a wage determination (Attachment No. 4) related to the R/V Gladys Reese Shipyard Repair Period opportunity.

• Attachment No. 1: A table for listing subcontractors, their responsibilities, and specialized experience.
• Attachment No. 2: A table for listing qualified welders, their responsibilities, and specialized experience.
• Attachment No. 3: A Past Performance Questionnaire for offerors to send to references. It includes instructions for both the offeror and the person providing the reference, and details the submission deadline (February 5, 2026, 3:00 PM EST) and required email subject line.
• Attachment No. 4: A U.S. Department of Labor wage determination (No. 2015-5147, Revision No. 28) for the Mississippi Counties of Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson. It lists various occupational codes, titles, and corresponding wage rates and fringe benefits, including notes on Executive Orders 13706 and 13658, paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays.

Bidders must use Attachments 1 and 2 to document subcontractor and welder information if applicable. Attachment 3 is crucial for gathering past performance data, with a strict submission deadline. Attachment 4 provides the required wage rates and benefits for various labor categories, which bidders must incorporate into their proposals to ensure compliance with labor laws.