Boat Maintenance
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), located at Camp Lejeune, NC, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to conduct market research. The RFI seeks vendor capabilities for providing comprehensive preventative and corrective maintenance services for a specialized maritime fleet, specifically Silver Ships, Open Water Safety Craft (Safe Boats), and their associated Boatmaster Trailers. The goal is to sustain the highest state of operational readiness for these assets. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by July 3, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
MARSOC requires lifecycle support and repair services tailored for its specialized maritime fleet. Key information requested from industry includes:
- Authorized service certifications for Mercury and Suzuki marine engines.
- Capabilities, capacity, and turnaround times for preventative maintenance.
- Experience and in-house capabilities for diagnosing and repairing complex marine systems (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic).
- Experience with marine electronics and communications systems (radar, sonar, GPS, radios).
- Capabilities for hull and structural maintenance, including welding and corrosion mitigation.
- Experience in fuel system maintenance and repair.
- Capabilities for marine boat trailer maintenance.
- Processes for vessel inspections and operational readiness assessments.
- Processes for documentation, reporting, and tracking maintenance records.
- Provision of technical consultations and long-term maintenance recommendations.
- Commercial pricing practices for these services.
- Facility capacity for servicing and securely storing multiple vessels.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Request for Information - RFI)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 441222 Boat Dealers (Size Standard: $40.0 million)
- Questions Due: June 23, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Submissions Due: July 3, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Published: June 17, 2026
- Place of Performance: Jacksonville, NC 28546, United States
Submission Requirements
Responses should include a capabilities statement or brochure addressing the requested information. Required details include DUNS number, CAGE code, socio-economic status, relevant past contracts, business size, and applicable socio-economic categories. Responses are limited to email correspondence and a maximum of 5 pages. Submissions must be sent via email to hanna.l.tilley.mil@socom.mil.
Additional Notes
This is an RFI only and not a request for proposal or quote. Responses will not be notified of government assessments and will be treated as proprietary. This RFI is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the Government. No payment will be made for submitted information.