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EXPIRED Notice ID1333MK26Q0070 Last UpdatedMay 23, 2026 4:31 PM

Service for Ship Henry Bigelow Machinery Controls | NOAA

★ COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF › NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION › DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA › KANSAS CITY, MO, USA
COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF
J020 – Maintenance & Repair of Equipment
Special Notice
May 22, 2026
KANSAS CITY, MO, USA
336611 – Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
May 29, 2026 5:00 PM

Executive Summary

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to negotiate and award a firm-fixed-price contract for service on the Ship Henry Bigelow machinery controls system. This is a sole source contract with Verus Associates Inc due to their unique qualifications and prior experience.

⚠ Important Notice Details

Submission Requirements:

  • This notice is not a request for quotes.
  • All capability statements must be received no later than May 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.

Response Deadline: May 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time

Named Vendors / Incumbents:

  • Verus Associates Inc, 1000 Burnett Ave Suite 150 Concord, CA, 94520

Prior Procurement History:

  • Contractor was onsite as sub for DSI during recent survey (March 2026).
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Scope & Requirements

The requirement is for service to Ship Henry Bigelow machinery controls system. Deficiencies identified by contractor during annual ABS survey support. Worklist generated during PSTP (Periodic Safety Test Procedure) demonstration.

Contractor was onsite as sub for DSI during recent survey (March 2026). Contractor performed annual PSTP for ABS surveyor and is intimately aware of system status and current configuration. Worklist is largely generated from PTSP report comments. Contractor is logical follow-on for work discovered in system while contractor was demonstrating system performance to regulatory survey.

Due to the urgent and compelling nature of this requirement, the Government does not have sufficient time to conduct a full and open competition without unacceptable delays. Performance is required no later than June 6, 2026, to prevent further degradation of the system and potential operational failure.

Verus Associates Inc is uniquely qualified to perform this work as they performed the most recent service to the affected components. Verus Associates Inc possesses the knowledge of the Henry Bigelow machinery controls system and vessel configuration, and continuity of service enables portions of the required work to be completed under warranty, resulting in cost savings to the Government. No other vendor can meet the Government’s required schedule while ensuring compatibility with existing systems and minimizing technical risk.

Compliance & Qualifications

  • FAR 12.102(a)

How to Prepare Your Bid

  1. Demonstrate relevant experience with similar machinery controls systems in your capability statement.
  2. Highlight any past performance with NOAA or similar agencies to strengthen your submission.
  3. Ensure your submission is sent via email to the specified address before the deadline to avoid disqualification.
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Why Small Businesses Should Consider This

This contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 336611, with performance required by June 6, 2026, in Newport, RI. The work involves servicing the Henry Bigelow machinery controls system, which requires specific expertise that Verus Associates Inc possesses.