Bid guide
How to bid on Big Eye Binocular Refurbishment for the Department of Commerce
What NOAA is buying and why it matters
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) needs specialized services to refurbish and assemble Fujinon 25x150 MTM “Big Eye” binoculars. This work is for a base year and one option year, covering 2026 through 2028.
This opportunity is intended as a total small-business sole-source purchase. If your firm can provide these unique and highly specialized services, responding to this notice could lead to a direct contract.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This is a presolicitation notice, not a request for competitive proposals. Your capabilities statement must be submitted by Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.
The government will review all submitted capabilities statements to determine if a competitive procurement is necessary or if they will proceed with a sole-source award. Submissions that only ask questions or request documentation will not be considered an affirmative response.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is for small businesses with expertise in highly specialized equipment refurbishment, specifically optical instruments like large binoculars. The associated NAICS code is 459999.
The agency is looking for vendors who can demonstrate the unique capability to refurbish and assemble Fujinon 25x150 MTM “Big Eye” Binoculars according to a specific Statement of Work.
How to respond
To respond, you must email a capabilities statement. This statement needs to include technical data and cost information, with enough detail and convincing evidence to clearly show your firm can meet the requirement.
Email your capabilities statement as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment. The total size of your attachment(s) must be less than 20 MB. The subject line of your email must read “143051-26-0094 - Big Eye Binocular Refurbishment”. Send your email to both Madison Vogeler at [email protected] and Aakanksha Bhargava at [email protected]. It is your responsibility to confirm receipt with the government before the deadline.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Focus your capabilities statement on demonstrating direct experience and specific expertise with the exact type of equipment mentioned, the Fujinon 25x150 MTM “Big Eye” Binoculars. Clearly articulate your technical approach to refurbishment and assembly.
Provide realistic cost information. Even though this is a capabilities statement, including cost details helps the agency assess the feasibility of your offering. Ensure your submission is concise, well-organized, and directly addresses the unique and specialized nature of the services required. Double-check that your email subject line is correct and that your attachments meet the size limit.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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