The NOAA is seeking a small‑business contractor to replace the bridge deck on the NOAA Ship Oscar Elton Sette (R‑335). The work includes removal of existing tile and underlayment, surface preparation, application of a primer, installation of a lightweight underlayment, and placement of a marine‑grade resilient vinyl deck system (pre‑purchased LONMARINE/LONSEAL materials). The contractor must provide all labor, tools, supervision, and a deck‑coating specialist, ensure dust control and negative ventilation, protect vessel equipment, and perform quality‑assurance inspections with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The contract will be firm‑fixed‑price, with potential options to extend services up to six months.
• Scope: Complete bridge‑deck removal, preparation, priming, underlayment, vinyl decking, heat‑welding seams, trim installation, and final cleaning.
• Government‑furnished materials: LONMARINE roll, adhesive, and trim (pre‑purchased).
• Contractor‑provided items: Labor, additional consumables, tools, supervision, deck‑coating specialist, protective coverings, waste disposal.
• Evaluation criteria: Technical acceptability, past performance, access to installation site, price, and ability to meet schedule.
• Submission: Electronic PDF/Word quotation via email to
[email protected] by 0900 EDT on 27 May 2026; SAM registration required.
• Small‑business set‑aside; NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repair).