This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR SUBPART 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.
This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation 1333MK26Q0103 constitutes a Request for Quotation (RFQ) which Incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01.
The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine & Aviation Operations (OMAO), Marine Operation Center (MOC), To support the continued operational efficiency of the Oscar Elton Sette, and NOAA Ship Nancy Foster operations, there is a need to acquire mooring lines for safe and effective moorage. The lines being purchased will provide the ship with the necessary lines that we do not have in addition to replacing the aged and worn lines the ship currently has.
The solicitation is being issued as a total small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 314991 with a size standard of 1000 Employees
Quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021).
Responses are due by 12:00pm ED on 8/07/2026. There will be no exceptions to the time and date on which responses are due, unless determined otherwise by the Government.
Your response, technical, and pricing should be forwarded electronically to the Contracting Specialist via email no later than the date and time specified above. When responding, please include the Requisition number in the subject line. To verify receipt of your response, please contact me either by email or phone.
Christopher Baker
Christopher.baker@noaa.gov
FIRM FIXED PRICE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Brand Name or Equal – If offering an equivalent brand, specification sheet must show it complies with specifications being requested.
CLIN0001 – NOAA Ship Oscar E. Sette
6 units of
1-5/8"
200' LOA Amsteel Blue (coated Blue)
6-foot covered eye on each end utilizing COR-GARD (Product Code R6, Size 4)
Please note that only the eyes require covering, not the splices.
12 units of
10-foot sections of DC Moor Gard (Product Code 705, Size E)
two sections installed onto the body of each of the six lines
Minimum Break Strength 255,000 LBS
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE or DELIVERY ADDRESS:
NOAA Ship Oscar Elton Sette
1897 Ranger Loop Bldg 184
Honolulu, HI 96818
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CLIN0002 – NOAA Ship Nancy Foster
4 Units of
1-1/8" x 125' Hyper 12 with 5' eyes on each end, with River Guard Chafe Gear in the eyes.
4 units of
1-1/8" x 175' Hyper 12 with 5' eyes on each end, with River Guard Chafe Gear in the eyes.
Minimum Break Strength 133,000 LBS
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE or DELIVERY ADDRESS:
NOAA Ship Nancy Foster
Attn: Greg Walker
1050 Register St.
Charleston, SC 29405
Quotes shall be FOB Destination and will be evaluated on delivery time, price, and specifications of the lines.
All offered products must meet the requirements of Buy American-Supplies to be considered. Provide verification of the country of manufacture for offered products.
The start date is an estimate and is subject to new funding approval processes. If there is a significant delay in awarding this contract, a shortened base year Period of Performance may be utilized or an updated quote may be requested with a new 12-month base year and corresponding option years.
CAR 1352.215-72 Inquiries (Apr 2010)
OFFERORS MUST SUBMIT ALL QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS SOLICITATION IN WRITING VIA EMAIL TO Christopher.baker@noaa.gov QUESTIONS SHOULD BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 2 days before offer due date. Any responses to questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation. Even if provided in other form, only the question responses included in the amendment to the solicitation will govern performance of the contract.
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FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023)
NOTICE TO OFFERORS: Instructions for submitting quotations under this request for quote must be followed. Failure to provide all information to aid in the evaluation may be considered non-responsive. Offers that are non-responsive may be excluded from further evaluation and rejected without further notification to the offeror.
1. Submit PDF or Microsoft Word format quotations to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the time specified in the solicitation. Email quotes are required and can be sent to Christopher.baker@noaa.gov.
2. Offeror shall have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM found at https://sam.gov/content/home) in order to provide a quote and be eligible for award. Must provide their UEID/CAGE CODE with their quote and PAGE 1 of their SAM REGISTRATION.
3. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of them or their capability.
4. Acknowledge any solicitation amendments (SF-30), if any.
5. For brand name requirements; Address the ability of meeting the requirements per the specifications with a detail material specification or data sheet, pictures of any requested supply item, and an Authorized OEM letter to sale, distribute or service their products.
6. Provide Copy of Liability Insurance for any services to be performed.
7. Provide at least two references for Jobs performed within the past three years that are same or similar in scope to this requirement.
8.Offerors must provide all evaluation criteria in accordance with FAR 52.212-2. Offerors who do not provide all evaluation criteria may not be considered.
THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR NON-RECEIPT OF QUOTES. IT IS THE CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY TO REQUEST AND RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION OF THE QUOTE RECEIPT.
FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation- Commercial Products and Commercial Services
Offers will be evaluated based on price and the factors set forth in paragraph (a).
(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Paragraph (a) is hereby completed as follows: Evaluation will be based on the following;
1. Specification, must show OEM Data Sheet, Authorized OEM Letter to sell or distribute their products. Manufacturer's Documentation: Ensure the offeror provides sufficient documentation, including technical data, maintenance manuals, mooring rope specifications, and certificates, to support compliance and facilitate inspection and maintenance. All proposed lines must be new, used or repurposed lines will not be accepted.
2. Brand Name or Equivalent – Equivalent is exact specifications or superior. Strength, Elasticity and Flexibility, Abrasion Resistance, UV Resistance, Chemical and Heat Resistance, Construction and Lay. Descriptive Literature: The offer must include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or clear references to previously furnished data.
3. Price (Firm Fixed, to include FOB Destination).
The Government intends to award a low priced, technically acceptable, single firm fixed-price purchase order on an all basis with payment terms of Net 30.
(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).
(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.
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All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the Agency. Quotes must be submitted via electronic means to Christopher.baker@noaa.gov no later than sam.gov solicitation offer due date.
The Government does not accept responsibility for nonreceipt of email. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to request a confirmation of the email receipt.
Contractors are encouraged to register with SAM.GOV vendor notification services as well as the interested vendors list for this acquisition. Quoters must be registered in the SAM,GOV database to be considered for this award. Registration is free and can be completed online at HTTP://WWW.SAM.GOV/. Page 1 of completed SAM.gov registration must be with quote package.
FOR additional Clauses and provisions please see attached STANDARD FORM 1449
