How to bid on Mattresses for NOAA Ship Rainier from the Department of Commerce

What the agency is buying and why it matters

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking replacement mattresses for the NOAA Ship Rainier. These mattresses must be designed for maritime environments and be compatible with the ship's existing berthing racks. This is an opportunity for small businesses to supply specialized products to a government agency.

This solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 337910, which covers other furniture manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. All offered products must also meet Buy American-Supplies requirements.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

The solicitation was published on August 7, 2026. If you have questions about the solicitation, they must be submitted via email by 12:00 PM PDT on August 11, 2026.

Your complete quote, including technical and pricing information, must be submitted electronically via email by 4:00 PM PDT on August 24, 2026. It is your responsibility to confirm receipt of your quote; the government does not accept responsibility for non-receipt.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is specifically for small businesses that manufacture or supply mattresses suitable for maritime use. Vendors should be familiar with the specifications required for shipboard berthing and be able to meet Buy American requirements. Experience with similar government or commercial contracts for specialized furniture or supplies will be beneficial.

The associated NAICS code 337910, Other Furniture Manufacturing, indicates a focus on firms with manufacturing capabilities in this sector.

How to respond to this solicitation

To access the opportunity, click “View original source” on the portal. If you land on the homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though this is not always required.

Quotes must be submitted in PDF or Microsoft Word format via email to [email protected]. Include the Requisition number 140802-26-0540 in your email subject line. Your submission must include pricing, technical information, verification of your active SAM registration (UEID/CAGE CODE and page 1 of registration), references, and country of manufacture for offered products. For brand name requirements, provide detailed material specifications, data sheets, pictures, and an Authorized OEM letter if applicable. Also include a copy of liability insurance if services are to be performed.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Ensure your quote addresses all requirements outlined in the Statement of Need for mattress specifications. Pay close attention to the Buy American-Supplies clause and provide clear verification of the country of manufacture for your products.

For past performance, provide at least two references from jobs performed within the past three years that are similar in scope. You are required to fill out blocks 1-4 of the Past Performance Questionnaire and send it to your references, who must then email it directly to the Contracting Specialist by the closing date. Confirm with your references that they will submit the questionnaire on time.

Thoroughly review FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, and FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Failure to provide all requested information may result in your quote being considered non-responsive and rejected.