This is a 100% small business set-aside solicitation for aftercooler core servicing on the NOAA Ship Ferdinand Hassler, requiring the vendor to be an authorized Caterpillar service provider or certified technician. The work will be performed at multiple locations: Morehead City, NC (April 27–May 1, 2026); Norfolk, VA (June 22–26, 2026); Charleston, SC (September 7–10, 2026); and New Castle, NH (November 2–30, 2026). The contract will be firm fixed price, awarded based on best value considering past experience and price, with growth work possible under additional item requirements. No specific budget amount is mentioned. Quotes must be submitted electronically by April 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.

This opportunity is for aftercooler core servicing on the NOAA Ship Ferdinand Hassler, with performance at multiple locations including Norfolk, VA; Charleston, SC; New Castle, NH; and Morehead City, NC. The contract includes three firm fixed-price line items with specific periods of performance between April and November 2026, plus a growth work line item for additional services at quoted hourly rates. The procurement is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 336611, and award will be based on best value considering past experience, performance, and price. Vendors must be authorized Caterpillar service providers or certified technicians and provide three relevant references from the past three years. No budget amount is specified in the description.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for aftercooler core servicing on the NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson, performed on the NOAA Ship Ferdinand Hassler at three different locations and times: Morehead City, NC from April 27 to May 1, 2026; Norfolk, VA from June 22-26, 2026; and Charleston, SC from September 7-10, 2026. The acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) with a 1,300-employee size standard. The government will award a firm-fixed-price contract based on best value, considering past experience/performance and price. Vendors must be an authorized or certified Caterpillar service provider and provide detailed past performance references for similar work. Required submission documentation includes an itemized cost breakdown, a performance plan, proof of liability insurance, and agreement with all RFQ terms.