THIS PROCUREMENT IS A TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has a requirement for J-Frame Preservation and Jack Staff Repairs/Modifications for the NOAA Ship Gordon Gunter, located in Pascagoula, MS.

The performance period is estimated to be approximately 17 calendar days, with an anticipated start date on or about December 1, 2008 and a completion date of December 17, 2008.

All work shall be performed in accordance with detailed specifications and referenced NOAA Standard Specifications to be provided with the solicitation. The vessel will be available for inspection at the NOAA Fisheries Science Center Pier in Pascagoula, MS on October 27, 2008. Arrangements for inspection shall be made with NOAA port engineer Jon Rix, 757-613-9000.

It is NOAA's intent to conduct this procurement in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The applicable NAICS is 238990. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) will only be posted to www.fbo.gov and will appear on or about October 20, 2008. Quotes will be due on or about November 7, 2008 at 12:00 pm EST. Anticipated award date is November 19, 2008. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which shall be considered by the agency. All potential vendors are encouraged to register as an Interested Vendor in FEDBIZOPPS. It is incumbent upon vendors to monitor FEDBIZOPPS for the release of the solicitation, specification, drawings, and all subsequent amendments. Vendors must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at www.ccr.gov under the applicable NAICS code - 238990. Potential Quoters may direct inquiries to Sandie Wallace at sandie.wallace@noaa.gov.

This requirement was issued under Solicitation number NAAN7200-9-80003.