Naval Architectural and Marine Engineering - Bid 1305M226Q0061 - 2026

Bid #1305M226Q0061. National Oceanic AND Atmospheric Administration. NOAA is seeking highly qualified small business firms for Architect-Engineer (A-E) Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering services under an IDIQ contract. Services will support. Due Jul 21 (13 days left).

What this bid is about

NOAA is seeking highly qualified small business firms for Architect-Engineer (A-E) Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering services under an IDIQ contract. Services will support NOAA's fleet of ships and small craft, involving design, analysis, and engineering studies. The contract has a maximum value of $9.99 million over a 60-month ordering period. Firms must be registered/licensed engineering firms and submit qualifications via SF 330.

Bid documents

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Bid summary

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION issued this engineering opportunity, referenced as solicitation number 1305M226Q0061. It was published on June 18, 2026, and responses are due by July 21, 2026.

Public procurement context

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION is using this solicitation to procure engineering work. Public buyers typically advertise this kind of work as an Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Proposals (RFP), or Request for Qualifications (RFQ), depending on whether the selection is price-driven, qualifications-driven, or both. Bidders responding to a engineering solicitation are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.

Federal-aid funding flowing through programs such as the Federal Highway Administration, FEMA, or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act brings additional compliance requirements on solicitations like this one, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, Buy America provisions where applicable, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals set by the issuing agency. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open public-sector bids so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.

How to respond to this opportunity

To submit a bid for this solicitation, review the full solicitation documents for COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 21, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Vendors that have not previously contracted with COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.

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