Annual Yard Work and Services for NOAA R/V Fulmar

Background
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is issuing a contract for annual yard work and services for the Research Vessel (R/V) Fulmar R6701. The mission of NOAA includes providing scientific data and services related to the ocean, atmosphere, and coastal resources.

The goal of this contract is to ensure that the vessel is maintained in optimal condition through necessary yard work and repairs.

Work Details
The contractor will provide all necessary services, personnel, and equipment to complete the following tasks:

1) Annual yard work services for NOAA R/V Fulmar, which includes maintenance and repairs as specified in the Statement of Work (SOW).

2) Contingency repairs based on Condition Found Reports (CFRs), which require prior approval from the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) and Contracting Officer (CO). All work must comply with current requirements of the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) and U.S. Coast Guard regulations applicable to this type of vessel.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this contract is from September 15, 2026, to March 1, 2027.

Place of Performance
All work will be performed at the contractor's facility located within a 100-statute mile radius of Monterey, California.

Bidder Requirements
This opportunity is set aside for Small Business - Total (SBA). Bidders must demonstrate capabilities in shipyard services, including having trained personnel capable of handling the vessel safely. Additionally, bidders must ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations as outlined in the SOW.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior shipyard services for NOAA R/V Fulmar under contract 1305M225P0220, awarded to Ventura Harbor Boatyard for $83,008 (09/10/25–03/15/26). The prior work is described as shipyard services for the same vessel (R/V Fulmar) and the current requirement similarly calls for annual yard work and contingency repairs in accordance with applicable maritime standards. The overlap in vessel-specific maintenance scope suggests the new effort may be a continuation of the same recurring upkeep cycle.