1305M226Q0076
20--Synopsis NOAA Ships T-AGOS Propulsion Drive Update
COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF > NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION > DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA
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Quick analysis
Presolicitation is a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS 541330 for a NOAA T-AGOS ship propulsion drive update; no attachments were available—metadata only.
Scope appears maritime/mechanical (classification code 2010; title specifies propulsion drive), which is outside Trace’s core SATCOM/C5ISR/CDS/IT lanes despite 541330 being on our NAICS list.
No evidence of Trace eligibility as a small business for NAICS 541330 per company profile (size is NAICS-dependent) and no NOAA/maritime propulsion past performance is listed.
Access likely requires a small-business prime; combined with technical misalignment and a 3-day response window, this is not a viable pursuit for Trace as prime or lead.
Scope summary
- Eligibility as a small business under NAICS 541330 (Total Small Business Set-Aside).
- Engineering services specific to ship propulsion drive updates for NOAA T-AGOS vessels (PSC 2010 suggests marine equipment).
- Familiarity with NOAA maritime operations and shipyard/OEM coordination.
- Ability to respond within a short timeline (response due 2026-04-24).
Dimension scores
Total
- 14/100
Technical Fit
- 3/20
Title and PSC 2010 indicate ship/marine equipment—propulsion drive update for NOAA T-AGOS. This is outside Trace’s core capabilities (SATCOM, CDS, C5ISR, IT/edge). While 541330 is a registered NAICS, the specific maritime propulsion engineering is not in our stated lanes. Evidence: notice title; classification code 2010; company_profile core capabilities.
Past Performance
- 2/20
Company profile lists DISA, Army, USAF/USSF, MDA, etc., but no NOAA or maritime propulsion work. Mission area is not aligned with listed past performance (MPE, SATCOM, C5ISR, IT O&M).
Vehicles / Contract Access
- 1/10
This is a standalone small-business set-aside, not issued on a Trace-held prime vehicle. Access as a prime is uncertain due to small-business eligibility; likely requires teaming with a small-business prime to bid.
Competitive Position
- 1/15
No incumbent position or differentiators (e.g., Starshield reseller, NSA TI) are relevant to a ship propulsion drive update. Maritime engineering firms are likely stronger; Trace lacks domain-specific advantages per available evidence.
Risk
- 4/15
High execution and capture risk: new customer (NOAA), unfamiliar maritime propulsion scope, no attachments to scope/level of effort, and a very short response window (posted 2026-04-21; response due 2026-04-24).
Strategic Value
- 1/10
NOAA is outside stated Tier 1–3 target agencies. Maritime propulsion work offers limited strategic synergy with Trace’s SATCOM/C5ISR/CDS focus.
Compliance
- 2/10
Set-aside is Total Small Business under NAICS 541330. Company profile indicates small-business eligibility is NAICS-dependent and provides no evidence Trace qualifies for 541330. Significant risk we are not eligible as prime; would require substantial teaming with a qualifying small-business prime.
Concerns
- Potential ineligibility to prime due to small-business set-aside under NAICS 541330 with no evidence of Trace qualifying.
- Technical scope outside core competencies (maritime propulsion).
- No solicitation documents available—unclear requirements and level of effort.
- Short response window limits teaming and solution development.
Teaming opportunities
- Small-business maritime engineering prime with recent NOAA or Navy/MSC propulsion upgrade experience.
- Shipyard and propulsion OEM (e.g., drive system manufacturer) relationships for design/integration.
- Marine systems certification and testing expertise relevant to propulsion upgrades.
Competitive position
- None apparent given scope and eligibility posture.
Bid/No bid factors
- Total Small Business set-aside with unverified eligibility for Trace.
- Maritime propulsion (PSC 2010) outside Trace lanes.
- No attachments available (metadata only).
- Compressed response timeline (approx. 3 days from posting).
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- d7a2da9a2f714c75b20fcf5bd149b207 (posted 2026-04-21) - current
Last synced: 2026-04-21T18:35:55.621702+00:00
Last analyzed: 2026-04-21T18:36:51.852624+00:00
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- 2026-04-21T18:35:55.624138+00:00: d7a2da9a2f714c75b20fcf5bd149b207 with 0 docs
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