Special Notice of Intent to Award Brand Name Mako

Project ID: 1333MK26Q0087 FederalOpportunitiesSynopsis Solicitation

Overview

Agency	Office of Marine & Aviation Operations
Deadline	06/29/26
Posted	06/13/26
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	SBA
NAICS	336612 - Boat Building
PSC	1940 - Small Craft
Location	1050 Register St North Charleston, SC 29405 USA

Description

Primary Latest Change

Special Notice

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes and no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can provide equipment or service that fully meets the Government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation to the identified point of contact within 5 days after publication of this synopsis. Such documentation will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. Responses can be sent via e-mail to christopher.baker@noaa.gov . A determination by the Government not to conduct a competitive procurement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. NOAA's Marine Operations Center, Acquisition Branch, intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under authority of FAR 6.103 other than full and open competition; with Wing Inflatable, Inc, 3701 Mt Diablo Blvd. Suite #100 Lafayette, California 94549 for the following. 2. SCOPE 2.1.This specification contains the general requirements for work performed by the Small Boats Repair Contractor (Contractor) for two of NOAA Ship Nancy Foster's small boats. These general requirements apply to all work items contained in this work package, including but not limited to the service that is listed. 2.2.There are two (2) small boats covered under this Scope of Work, with the following particulars: 2.2.1. HRN 1718 a.k.a. NF-2 17ft Katanacraft Extreme RIB, manufactured in 2016, 3450 lb displacement, Hull Number 22816501G617, aluminum hull w/ foam hybrid sponson, Yamaha F90XTR Outboard Engine, S/N 61PX1084286. 2.2.2. HRN 1605 a.k.a NF-3 17ft Northwind Marine Custom RIB, manufactured in 2011, 2800 lb displacement, Hull Number NWP17140L511, aluminum hull w/ foam hybrid sponson, Yamaha F90XTR Outboard Engine, S/N 61PX1084286. 2.3. Due to the aging condition of the foam filled sponsons on NF-2 and NF-3, the ship is requesting a full replacement of both sponsons. The scope of the work will cover the procurement of both sponsons, any associated materials, and the installation on both boats. 3. Period Of Performance 3.1.Requested start date of procurement of materials of 1 day after award with delivery NLT 11/30/26. 3.2.Requested dates for sponson installation to coincide with ship winter alongside period. Requested installation start date of 11/30/26 with completion NLT 1/31/27.

NF-2 and NF-3 Sponson Replacement and Installation

4. Place Of Performance 4.1.Boats are currently on board the NOAA Ship Nancy Foster, homeported in Charleston, SC. 4.1.1.NOAA Ship Nancy Foster

1050 Register St

North Charleston, SC 29405 4.2.The ship's home port address shall be used for the delivery of materials and location of the installation All responsible sources may submit a Capability Statement in accordance with the solicitation, which shall be considered by the agency if received on or before 0900 PM PDT on June 29, 2026. The Capability Statement must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the party can meet all of the requirements. All electronic correspondence shall have the subject line read:

Announcement Number

1333MK26Q0087

Project Title

NOAA Ship Nancy Foster Small Boat NOAA's Marine Operations Center, Acquisition, Accountability, and Analysis Branch requires that all contractors doing business with this office be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). No award can be made to a company not registered in SAM. For additional information and to register in SAM, please access the following web site: www.sam.gov.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Wing Inflatable, Inc. for the replacement and installation of sponsons on two small boats belonging to NOAA Ship Nancy Foster. The mission of NOAA includes providing critical environmental monitoring and research services, and this contract aims to ensure the operational readiness of the ship's small boats, which are essential for various marine operations. Work Details The contract scope includes the procurement and installation of sponsons for two small boats: 1. NF-2 (HRN 1718) - 17ft Katanacraft Extreme RIB, manufactured in 2016, with a displacement of 3450 lbs, aluminum hull with foam hybrid sponson, powered by a Yamaha F90XTR Outboard Engine. 2. NF-3 (HRN 1605) - 17ft Northwind Marine Custom RIB, manufactured in 2011, with a displacement of 2800 lbs, aluminum hull with foam hybrid sponson, also powered by a Yamaha F90XTR Outboard Engine. Due to aging conditions of the foam-filled sponsons on both boats, a full replacement is required. The work will cover procurement of both sponsons and any associated materials necessary for installation. Period of Performance Requested start date for procurement is one day after award with delivery no later than November 30, 2026. Installation is requested to start on November 30, 2026, and be completed by January 31, 2027. Place of Performance The work will be performed on NOAA Ship Nancy Foster, homeported in Charleston, SC at the following address: 1050 Register St, North Charleston, SC 29405. Bidder Requirements This opportunity is set aside for Small Business concerns. Bidders must demonstrate capability to meet all requirements outlined in the solicitation. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent and/or closely related prior contract with Wing Inflatables, which previously provided replacement sponsons for NOAA Ship Nancy Foster under contract 1333MK25P0162 (award value $19,500; 07/30/25–11/30/25). The prior work involved supplying new replacement sponsons for a Northwind Marine H-RIB on the same vessel, and the current scope similarly requests full replacement of foam hybrid sponsons for two Nancy Foster small boats (NF-2 and NF-3) along with associated materials and installation.

Contacts