The NOAA Ship Bell M. Shimada requires updated han

Project ID: 1333MK26Q0021 FederalOpportunitiesSynopsis Solicitation

Overview

Agency	Office of Marine & Aviation Operations
Deadline	02/14/26
Posted	02/09/26
Estimated Value	<$250,000 (solicitation indicates Simplified Acquisition Procedures, which in most cases, applies to contracts expected to be less than $250K in value)
Set Aside	Small Business
NAICS	334220 - Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
PSC	5810 - Communications Security Equipment And Components
Location	NOAA Ship Bell M. Shimada, Marine Operations Center-Pacific, 2002 SE Marine Science Dr Newport, OR 97365 USA

Description

Primary Latest Change

The NOAA Ships require updated handheld radios suite to ensure reliable communication throughout the ship, both when in port and underway. Effective communication is essential for the safe and efficient execution of various operations, such as trawling, fueling, and other critical activities. The current analog radios are outdated and unable to reach certain areas of the ship, which compromises communication and creates potential safety risks, particularly during emergencies.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), specifically the Office of Marine & Aviation Operations (OMAO), is seeking to procure updated handheld radios for the NOAA Ship Bell M. Shimada. The goal of this contract is to enhance communication capabilities throughout the ship, which is critical for safe and efficient operations such as trawling and fueling. The current analog radios are outdated and pose safety risks due to their inability to reach certain areas of the ship, especially during emergencies. Work Details The contract includes the procurement of: - TWENTY-NINE (29) Motorola Mototrbo R7 Portable Radios (Model: R7 AAH06JDC9WA1AN, Frequency: 136-174M, Power: 5W, NKP Capable, Non-TAA compliant) with the following specifications: - Intrinsically safe option battery (UL TIA-4950) - Single radio charging stations for each radio - THREE (3) Multiple battery charging stations (Model: PMPN4284B) - TWENTY-FIVE (25) LI-ION TIA4950 IP68 3200T Batteries (Model: PMNN4810) - Programming data cable (Model: PMKN4265A) with in-house programming capability - Device Programming (Model: LSV00Q00202A) Additional standalone items include: - TEN (10) Portable RSM RM760s (Model: PMMN4140A) - ONE (1) Mobile power supply with cord included (Model: HPN4007D) - THREE (3) Portable Wireless RSMs with battery included (Model: RLN6551B) Shipping and handling costs are also included in the contract. Period of Performance Delivery is expected by April 30, 2026. Place of Performance Products will be delivered to NOAA Ship Bell M. Shimada.

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