MFR VBSS Marine Boarding Ladders
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 is soliciting proposals for Marine Boarding Ladders to support Marine Force Reserves' Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) operations. This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm Fixed Price contract. The ladders are required for OCONUS exercises and training, with a requested delivery by April 1, 2026. Proposals are due by February 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation (M6786126Q0012) requires rigid marine boarding ladders compatible with VBSS Naval operations. Key characteristics include:
- Deployment: Deployable from small craft to a freeboard height of 30 feet.
- Collapsibility: Must collapse to a maximum of 2-meter sections for stowage.
- Connectivity: Sections must have connecting features manipulable with gloves under low visibility.
- Weight Capacity: Must support Marines with a full combat load (averaging 260 lbs), requiring a Minimum Breaking Load (MBL) of at least 4000 lbs.
- Material: Lightweight and packable, with carbon fiber preferred for durability and dive-ability.
- Design Features: Ability to attach a wire caving ladder, a mechanism for 1-foot separation from the target vessel hull, and built-in rubber-covered spacers/legs to prevent audible compromise.
- Compatibility: Must be compatible with dive operations and urban combat operations. Pole style with steps is preferred over a box ladder.
- Attachment: Flexible attachment between hook and ladder to maintain grip on unstable seas. The place of performance is New Orleans, LA 70114.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Number: M6786126Q0012
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 332999, Size Standard 750 employees)
- Product Service Code: 2090 (Miscellaneous Ship And Marine Equipment)
- Department/Office: Dept Of Defense / DEPT OF THE NAVY / DIRECTOR OF CONTRACTING
- Published Date: February 3, 2026 (Solicitation), February 6, 2026 (Amendment)
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: February 9, 2026, 11:00 AM CST
- Evaluation Factors: Price, Technical Acceptability of the quoted product, and Past Performance. Technical Acceptability and Past Performance are of equal importance to price.
- Questions: The scheduled question and answer period concluded on February 6, 2026.
Amendment Notes
An amendment posted on February 6, 2026, clarified that this procurement is for a rigid ladder compatible with VBSS Naval operations and confirmed the conclusion of the Q&A period.