MOORING SYSTEM

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0003) to solicitation N0040626Q0033, originally dated 17 Apr 2026, makes the following changes:

• Response Due Date: Extended from 17 Apr 2026 to 01 May 2026.
• Response Due Time: Remains 12:00 PM.
• Incorporation of Clauses:
  • FAR clause 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors" (Deviation 2026-00038), effective Apr 2026, has been added.
  • DFARS clause 252.225-7000, "Buy American--Balance of Payments Program Certificate," (Feb 2024), has been added.

• Solicitation N0040626Q0033

• Contract Clauses

• Solicitation Provisions

• The deadline for offer submission has been extended to May 1, 2026.

• Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment.

• New clauses related to DEI discrimination and Buy American requirements have been incorporated.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding Solicitation N0040626Q0033, clarifying various aspects of the installation, requirements, and materials.

• Installation Location: Naval Station Everett, 2000 West Marine View Dr., BLDG 2125, Everett, WA 98207.
• Dock Details: Concrete floats are in the water, manufactured by Bellingham Marine. CAD drawings are available.
• Environmental Conditions: Mean High Water Level (MHHW) is approximately 11.2 to 11.4 feet. Water level variation can exceed 19.5 feet during spring tides. Mean Low Water Level (MLW) is approximately 2.80 feet. Significant wave heights are limited to around 1 ft, with maximum wave heights of 6 feet. Maximum wind speed with vessels on the dock can exceed 50 mph gusts, and unoccupied wind velocity can exceed 70 mph during severe weather.
• Vessel Capacity: The docks can accommodate a maximum of 8 vessels.
• Anchor Type: Helical anchors are not being considered due to restricted access in tight locations.
• Material Requirements: Titanium end crimps are preferred for high strength and corrosion resistance. Stainless steel AISI 316 or galvanized material is acceptable for stainless steel requirements, with hot-dipped galvanized offering superior corrosion resistance. The requirement for "material" can be more neutral, specifying "corrosion resistant material" due to saltwater exposure.
• Brand Names: Brand name or equal remains for Elastic mooring system parts, with authorized equivalents that meet or exceed part number specifications.

The solicitation timeline has been extended due to the urgency of the pier condition, allowing extra time for engineer review.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding Solicitation N0040626Q0033, addressing various aspects of the installation location, dock specifications, environmental conditions, and material requirements.

• Installation Location: Naval Station Everett, 2000 West Marine View Dr., BLDG 2125, Everett, WA 98207.
• Dock Manufacturer: Bellingham Marine.
• Environmental Conditions: Mean high water level is approximately 11.2-11.4 feet, mean low water level is approximately 2.80 feet, significant wave heights are limited to around 1 ft, maximum wave heights are 6 feet, maximum wind speed with vessels on the dock can exceed 50 mph, and maximum unoccupied wind velocity can exceed 70 mph during severe weather.
• Vessel Capacity: The docks can accommodate up to 8 vessels.
• Anchors: Helical anchors are not being considered due to restricted access in tight locations.
• Materials: Titanium end crimps are preferred due to high strength and corrosion resistance. Stainless steel AISI 316 or hot-dipped galvanized is acceptable for corrosion resistance. The requirement for "corrosion resistant material" is confirmed due to saltwater exposure.
• Brand Names: Brand names for mooring system parts remain, but Seaflex or Hazelett or equivalent elastic mooring system parts are authorized, provided they meet or exceed part number specifications and include a specification sheet.

The solicitation has been extended, and the timeline has been impacted by the urgency of the pier condition. An engineer review of the design to ensure it meets US code is being considered.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of Mooring System Parts. The specific items include various sizes of Seaflex hawsers with by-pass and titanium end crimps, splice start kits, polyester rope of different specifications, and anchor eyelets.

• Seaflex 8-055 BP TH (5.5 meters, by-pass, titanium end crimps)
• Seaflex 8-060 BP TH (5.5 meters, by-pass, titanium end crimps)
• Seaflex 8-065 BP TH (5.5 meters, by-pass, titanium end crimps)
• Seaflex 12-065 BP TH (6.5 meters, by-pass, titanium end crimps)
• Splice start kit (tools for splicing rope around Seaflex thimble)
• Polyester rope (32mm/180kN, 220m coil)
• Polyester rope (32mm/180kN, 110m half coil)
• Polyester rope (36mm/226kN, 220m coil)
• Anchor eyelet (20mm SS)

All items require DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent, as per DFARS 252.211-7003.

• The solicitation is issued by NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR PUGET SOUND.

• The offer due date is April 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM.

• The NAICS code is 326299 with a size standard of 650.

• The contract type is likely Firm Fixed Price for the items listed.

• Offerors must submit proposals by the offer due date.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference.

• DFARS clauses are also incorporated by reference, including those related to item unique identification and payment instructions.

• Payment will be made via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination.

• Delivery is expected within 90 calendar days from the date of award.

• FOB details are contractor destination.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document appears to be a map or diagram with overlaid numerical data, likely representing depth soundings or measurements in a body of water. It includes a label indicating "Five 15'x60' concrete floats," suggesting it may be related to an infrastructure project or a navigational aid.

• A grid-like overlay with numerous numerical values, possibly indicating depths in feet or meters.
• Geographic features or outlines are visible in the background.
• A specific annotation points to "Five 15'x60' concrete floats."

This document is relevant to bidders as it provides specific spatial and dimensional data that could be critical for understanding the physical environment of a project. Bidders may need to use this information for site assessment, planning, design, or execution of work related to the concrete floats or the surrounding area. It helps in visualizing the site conditions and potential constraints.