MOORING SYSTEM
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy (NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR PUGET SOUND) is seeking quotes for a Mooring System at Naval Station Everett, WA. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for BRAND NAME OR EQUAL Seaflex Inc mooring parts, including hawsers, splice kits, polyester rope, and anchor eyelets. The acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by April 23, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the procurement of specific mooring system components for concrete floats at Naval Station Everett, WA (2000 West Marine View Dr., BLDG 2125). The system must withstand challenging environmental conditions, including significant water level variations (over 19.5 feet during spring tides), wave heights up to 6 feet, and wind gusts exceeding 70 mph. The docks, manufactured by Bellingham Marine, can accommodate up to 8 vessels.
Key items include:
- Seaflex hawsers (8-055 BP TH, 8-060 BP TH, 8-065 BP TH, 12-065 BP TH) with by-pass and titanium end crimps.
- Splice start kits for rope splicing.
- Polyester rope (32mm/180kN and 36mm/226kN) in various coil lengths.
- 20mm SS anchor eyelets.
Material requirements emphasize corrosion resistance due to saltwater exposure, with titanium end crimps preferred and Stainless Steel AISI 316 or hot-dipped galvanized acceptable for other components. Helical anchors are not being considered due to restricted access.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Number: N0040626Q0033
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (intended award without discussions).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- NAICS Code: 326299 (Small Business Size Standard: 650 employees).
- Place of Performance: Naval Station Everett, WA.
- Anticipated Award Date: April 2026.
- Anticipated Delivery: 90 days after contract award (FOB Destination).
Submission & Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote represents the best value to the Government, considering price, delivery, technical acceptability, past performance, and other factors. Quotes must be valid for at least 60 days.
Required Quote Information:
- Official Company Name
- Point of contact (name, phone, email)
- Cage Code number
- Business size
- Payment terms
- Unit price, extended price, total amount, and lead time(s)
- Specification sheet for any "brand name or equal" parts quoted as equivalents.
Quotes must be submitted in Microsoft Word, Excel, or Adobe PDF. Offerors must clearly indicate any exceptions to the solicitation's terms, conditions, specifications, or statement of work.
Key Dates
- Questions Due: 3 days before the solicitation closing date.
- Quotes Due: April 23, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST.
Amendments & Clarifications
Amendment 0001 extended the response due date. Amendment 0002 updated question #6. Q&A documents clarify installation location, dock specifications (Bellingham Marine concrete floats), environmental conditions, vessel capacity (max 8), and material preferences (titanium end crimps, corrosion-resistant materials). The solicitation timeline was extended due to the urgency of pier conditions and engineer review.