Maintenance, Repair, and Preservation of YC-1588
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 Department of the Navy, specifically the Regional Maintenance Center at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice. The purpose is to identify industry capabilities and interest in performing maintenance, repair, and preservation of the YC-1588 vessel at a contractor's facility within the Puget Sound, WA region. Responses are requested by February 3, 2026, at 12:00 PM PT.
Scope of Work
The work involves comprehensive maintenance, repair, and preservation of the YC-1588, a 110-foot steel-hulled vessel. Key tasks include:
- Vessel Handling: Coordinate delivery, docking, undocking, and return of the vessel.
- Hull & Deck: Wash, clean, inspect, and repair hull and main deck. This includes ultrasonic measurement of plating thickness, repair of areas below minimum thickness, blast and paint preservation of hull and freeboard, and application of a new non-skid system to the main deck.
- Tanks/Voids: Open, clean, inspect, air test, and perform partial blast and paint preservation for six ballast tanks.
- Repairs: Inspect for damage/deterioration, repair fenders, remove existing and install new zinc anodes, remove existing handrail sockets, and repair access covers and watertight hatches.
- Documentation: Verify vessel drawings and provide redline drawings reflecting actual conditions.
Vessel Specifications (YC-1588)
- Length: 110 FT
- Width: 32 FT
- Draft: 3 FT
- Full Displacement: 694 L Tons
- Light Load: 144 L Tons
- Hull Type: Steel
- Age: 38.9 Years
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Product/Service Code: J019 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Ships, Small Craft, Pontoons, And Floating Docks)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Estimated Period of Performance: July 2026 through September 2026
- Response Due: February 3, 2026, 12:00 PM PT
- Published: January 27, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested companies must submit a notice of interest on company letterhead, including contact information, a brief company description, capabilities related to the requirements, and answers to specific questions. Responses are limited to 5 pages and should be emailed to the listed government contacts with the specified subject line.
Additional Notes
This is solely for information and planning; it is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and does not commit the Government to a contract. The Navy is not seeking or accepting unsolicited quotations. Responders will not be reimbursed for costs. Not responding does not preclude participation in any future RFQ. Information provided will be treated as Business Sensitive or Confidential.