Lease of Small Craft
SOL #: N0025325RSmallCraftSources Sought
Overview
Buyer
Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER
KEYPORT, WA, 98345-7610, United States
Place of Performance
Keyport, WA
NAICS
Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation (483113)
PSC
Transport Vessels, Passenger And Troop (1910)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Nov 25, 2025
2
Response Deadline
Dec 24, 2025, 1:00 AM
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.
The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Keyport (NUWC Keyport) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to gather information on the availability and cost of small boats and qualified operators suitable for supporting underwater research and development activities in the Puget Sound region. NUWC Keyport conducts research, development, testing, and evaluation of undersea warfare systems. To support these activities, NUWC Keyport requires access to reliable and capable small boats and experienced operators for deployment in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Hood Canal, and Puget Sound.
People
Points of Contact
Andrew HilyardPRIMARY
Matthew McleanSECONDARY
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Posted: Nov 25, 2025