How to bid on mooring lines for NOAA ships Oscar Sette and Nancy Foster

What the agency is buying

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking new mooring lines for two of its ships: the Oscar Elton Sette, homeported in Honolulu, Hawaii, and the Nancy Foster, homeported in Charleston, South Carolina. This purchase is intended to replace aged and worn lines and to provide additional necessary lines for safe and effective moorage, ensuring continued operational efficiency.

For the Oscar Elton Sette, NOAA requires six 200-foot Amsteel Blue lines with specific eye coverings and chafe protection, along with twelve 10-foot sections of DC Moor Gard. For the Nancy Foster, the agency needs four 125-foot and four 175-foot Hyper 12 lines, each with specific eye configurations and River Guard Chafe Gear. All products must meet Buy American requirements.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This solicitation was published on July 28, 2026. All quotes are due by August 7, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. There will be no exceptions to this deadline unless the Government determines otherwise. Responses, including technical and pricing information, must be submitted electronically via email to the Contracting Specialist.

Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing via email to [email protected] no later than two days before the offer due date. Any responses to questions will be made in writing through an amendment to the solicitation.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is a total small business set-aside, making it suitable for small businesses specializing in marine supplies. The associated NAICS code is 314991, which covers Fabricated Rope, Cordage, Twine, and Net Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. Firms that can supply high-strength synthetic mooring lines and related chafe protection, meeting specific technical specifications and Buy American requirements, are encouraged to bid.

How to respond

To respond, you must submit your quotation in PDF or Microsoft Word format electronically via email to [email protected] by the deadline. It is your responsibility to request and receive a confirmation of your quote receipt.

Ensure your company has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide your UEID/CAGE CODE along with page 1 of your SAM registration with your quote. When submitting, include the Requisition number in the email subject line.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review all technical specifications for both the Oscar Elton Sette and Nancy Foster lines. If offering an equivalent brand, you must include a specification sheet demonstrating compliance with all requested specifications. Also, provide pictures of any supply items and an Authorized OEM letter for sale, distribution, or service of their products.

Your quote will be evaluated on delivery time, price, and specifications. Clearly state your proposed delivery schedule. Provide verification of the country of manufacture for all offered products to confirm compliance with Buy American requirements. Include at least two references for similar jobs performed within the past three years. Failure to provide all requested information may result in your quote being considered non-responsive.