Sonar Gondola Design and Fabrication

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is seeking capability statements from potential sources for detailed design, fabrication, and related engineering services for a sonar gondola aboard the NOAA Ship Nancy Foster.

United States of America > COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF > NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION > DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA (EASTERN ACQUISITION DIVISION)


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REQUIREMENTS-27-0299
Nov 09, 2026 08:00 PM
Oct 23, 2026 05:26 PM
Sources Sought
Federal
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tamara.horton@noaa.gov
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This is a Sources Sought notice for market research, not a solicitation or request for offers. NOAA is assessing potential sources for detailed design, fabrication, and related engineering services for a sonar gondola aboard the NOAA Ship Nancy Foster. The draft work specification calls for a design accommodating the vessel’s listed sonar and other transducers, fabrication of the gondola, and engineering deliverables supporting removal of existing sonar blisters and installation of the new gondola. The scope includes design reviews, ship checks, fabrication using ABS-certified welders, progress coordination and inspections, and a completed gondola crated for shipment. The contractor must also prepare an installation and engineering package, including work specifications, removal and installation drawings, dry-docking plan revisions, and a weight report and updated vessel model. The notice requests a capability statement of no more than three pages describing company profile and relevant capabilities; it is due electronically by November 9, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. ET.

Classification Codes
NAICS336611Ship Building and Repairing
PSCJ020Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Ship and Marine Equipment
Smart Codes
sonar gondola designmarine fabricationship engineering drawings
Specifications
Supply & Service
Yes
Timeline
Nov 09, 2026 08:00 PM-Capability Statement Due
Nov 24, 2026-Notice Inactive Date
Mar 15, 2027-Engineering Deliverables Due
Oct 1, 2027-Target Completion of New Gondola
Jan 1, 2028-Target Shipyard Installation During Dry Docking
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