Bid guide
How to bid on NOAA’s Gulf Marine Facility and Wharf Repairs
What NOAA is planning to buy
NOAA is preparing a design-build project to repair and renovate its Gulf Marine Service Facility and wharf in Pascagoula, Mississippi. This is a draft Request for Proposals, not a final solicitation.
The draft describes a total small-business set-aside and a planned firm-fixed-price contract. The procurement is listed under NAICS 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction.
Key date and what happens then
Questions and requests for clarification on the draft are due November 13, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EST. Submit them by that deadline for the Government’s consideration.
Virtual one-on-one sessions are optional and will not affect evaluation under the final solicitation. Session places are limited to the first five companies with complete registration requests; each company or joint venture may attend one session with up to four attendees.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity may suit small businesses in heavy and civil engineering construction that can provide design-build repair and renovation services. The listed NAICS code is 237990.
The draft says the procurement will use a two-phase design-build selection process. Technical factors are significantly more important than price, and only the highest-ranked technical proposal’s price is evaluated for fairness, reasonableness, and fit within the Government’s stated budget.
How to access the draft and respond
Use “View original source” on the opportunity page to open the solicitation. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to go to the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents.
To request an optional one-on-one session, complete and submit the Google Form listed in Section J.6 of the draft RFP. Submit questions or clarification requests by November 13, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EST; you do not need to attend a session to send them.
Prepare useful feedback and a strong response
Read the draft carefully and organize questions around unclear requirements, design-build responsibilities, and the work described for the facility and wharf. Make each question specific so the Government can identify the issue and consider a clear response.
For the eventual proposal, follow the final solicitation’s instructions and evaluation factors closely. Since the draft places greater weight on non-price factors, make the technical response easy to assess, support claims with relevant evidence, and check that the proposed price is fair, reasonable, and within any stated budget constraints.
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.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; the original posting controls.