About this opportunity
AI summaryThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration requires design-build repair and renovation services for the Gulf Marine Service Facility and wharf in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The buyer is issuing a draft Request for Proposals to obtain industry feedback, clarify draft requirements, and assess market capabilities through voluntary, virtual one-on-one sessions. This competitive requirement is set aside entirely for small businesses under NAICS code 237990. Participation in the one-on-one sessions is limited to the first five companies that submit a registration form. Interested offerors must submit all draft RFP questions and clarifications no later than November 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. The buyer will select the contractor using two-phase design-build selection procedures based on the highest-technically rated proposal with a fair and reasonable price.
Scope of work
- Design-build services for the repair and renovation of the Gulf Marine Service Facility
- Wharf repairs in Pascagoula, Mississippi
- Architect-Engineering services
- Construction services
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Factor 1: Demonstrated Prior Experience | Not specified |
| Factor 2: Key Personnel Qualifications and Project Organization | Not specified |
| Factor 3: Technical and Management Approach | Not specified |
| Factor 4: Price | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Project Manager must have a minimum of 10 years experience in construction with 5 years managing similar projects
- Marine Lead Designer must have a minimum of 10 years experience in construction with 5 years managing similar projects
- Superintendent must have a minimum of 10 years experience in construction with 5 years managing similar projects
- Site Safety and Health Officer must have a minimum of 5 years experience as an SSHO on similar projects
- SSHO must have current OSHA 30 certification and meet USACE EM-385 qualifications
Documents to include with your response
- Standard Form 1442 completed in blocks 14 through 20C
- Standard Form 30 Amendment Acknowledgement
- Volume One: Prior Experience/Key Personnel Qualifications and Project Organization Volume Phase I
- Volume Two: Technical & Management and Business/Price/Offeror Information Volume Phase II
- Three examples of relevant similar project experience
- Section B Pricing
- Section K Representations and Certifications
- Company Financial Statement
- Evidence of Bonding Capability and Letter of Commitment from Surety
- Joint Venture Agreement or Signed Statement of JV Intent
Key dates
- Draft Solicitation Questions Due Date and time
- November 13, 2026 at 1200 EDT
- Final Solicitation Issuance Date
- Month XX, 2026
- Phase I Solicitation Closing Date and Time for Proposals
- Month XX, 2027 at 1200 EDT
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email
- Instructions
- Submitted in electronic copy via email to the Contracting Officer and Sr. Contract Specialist as specified in Section L.
Contract details
- Term
- 550 calendar days from issuance of Notice to Proceed
- Estimated value
- $12,750,000.00
- Set-aside / preference
- Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Place of performance
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Gulf Marine Service Facility (GMSF), 151 Watts Ave, Pascagoula, MS 39567
- Insurance and bonding
- Performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price; evidence of required insurance due within 10 calendar days after contract award.
Federal notice details
- Solicitation number
- 1305M4-26-R-0034
- Agency
- Department of Commerce
- Buying office
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration › Dept of Commerce Noaa
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Responses due
- Nov 13, 2026, 12:00 PM ET
- Posted on SAM.gov
- Oct 27, 2026
- NAICS
- 237990 · Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- Product/service code
- Y1PZ
- Set-aside
- Small Business Set Aside - Total
- Place of performance
- Pascagoula, MS, 39567
- Contracting contact
- Paul Tucker
Paul.Tucker@noaa.gov
3015417225 - Additional contact
- Ronette McBean-Felder
ronette.mcbean-felder@noaa.gov
2027099253
Source: SAM.gov. Read the official notice for the complete description and current instructions.
Incumbent and award research
Likely prior awards for this requirement
Likely matchAwarded by the same buying office (1305M4) with descriptions matching "design", performed in MS. The notice does not name its current contract, so confirm before relying on it.
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| KPE CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC1305M424F0145 · ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING (A/E) DESIGN DOCUMENTS IN SUPPORT OF NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES S | $541.7K | Jan 1, 2028 |
Market context
Awards in the same category (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction). This is not this requirement's award history.
Recent similar awards: Department of Commerce, NAICS 237990
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| BALLARD MARINE CONSTRUCTION LLC1305M326P0155 · MANCHESTER PIER SHIMMING PROJECT | $367.4K | Jun 30, 2027 |
| RIOMAR GROUP VENTURES, INC.1305M426C0026 · PROVIDE DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES AS REQUIRED TO STABILIZE THE PIER AT THE NATIONAL OCEANICA A | $390.4K | Feb 23, 2027 |
| FAR SOLUTIONS LLC1333ND25CNB190019 · OU19-25-NEW-244 / 1333ND25CNB190019 NOAA ANDERSON DITCH, NIST, BOULDER, CO | $343.5K | Jul 14, 2026 |
| MANSON CONSTRUCTION CO1305M423CNAAJ0021 · DESIGN BUILD CONSTRUCTION AT PIER ROMEO IN NORTH CHARLESTON SC. | $69.9M | Jun 24, 2026 |
| ADVANCED LOGISTIC PARTNERS INC1305M325P0310 · MECHANICAL UPGRADE FOR REFRIGERATORS/FREEZER | $165.7K | Feb 16, 2026 |
Top vendors in this category: Department of Commerce, NAICS 237990, since Oct 1, 2024
6 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.
- 1. MANSON CONSTRUCTION CO$9.2M
- 2. RIOMAR GROUP VENTURES, INC.$390.4K
- 3. BALLARD MARINE CONSTRUCTION LLC$367.4K
- 4. FAR SOLUTIONS LLC$343.5K
- 5. ADVANCED LOGISTIC PARTNERS INC$165.7K
Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.