NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE
Agency
COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION.DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA
Location
NEWPORT, RI
Rhode Island
Estimated Value
N/A
Type
Special Notice
Service / NAICS
336611
Set-Aside
SBA
Opportunity Summary
This federal contract opportunity from COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION.DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA involves notice of intent to sole source in NEWPORT, Rhode Island. This is a SBA set-aside procurement. The response deadline was Apr 21, 2026.
Contract Description
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), Marine Operations Center Acquisition Branch (MOAB), intends to negotiate and award a firm-fixed-price contract on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) to Sound Propeller (SP) Systems LLC, 29 E Marine View Dr., Everett, Washington 98201-1254. The requirement is for propulsion shaft seal, thrust bearing, and aft motor bearing repairs onboard NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow. The vessel is currently experiencing critical propulsion casualties that present an immediate and unacceptable risk to vessel safety, crew, and mission readiness. Due to the urgent and compelling nature of this requirement, the Government does not have sufficient time to conduct a full and open ...
Timeline
Posted Date
Apr 21, 2026
Response Deadline
Apr 21, 2026
Deadline passed
What Contractors Should Know
This is a SBA set-aside, meaning only qualifying small businesses may compete.
Work will be performed in NEWPORT, Rhode Island. Local presence or experience in this area can strengthen your proposal.
Should You Pursue This?
Good Fit If…
- ✓You hold the required SBA certification
- ✓You have operations or past performance in Rhode Island
- ✓You have worked with COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION.DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA before
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Contractor FAQ
What certifications are needed for this SBA contract?
This opportunity requires SBA certification. Contractors must be registered and certified in SAM.gov with the appropriate small business designation to be eligible to submit proposals.
How do I submit a bid for this COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION.DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA contract?
To bid on this opportunity, you must be registered in SAM.gov. Review the full solicitation documents available at SAM.gov, prepare your technical and cost proposals per the instructions, and submit before the response deadline of Apr 21, 2026.
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