N0017326Q5311 - CHARTER BOAT SUPPORT
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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 Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), part of the Department of the Navy, is soliciting quotations for Charter Boat Support Services to deploy and recover oceanographic instruments near the Bahamas. This is a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Quotations are due by March 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
NRL requires charter boat support for deploying and recovering various oceanographic instruments, including Iver 3 underwater vehicles, drifters, underwater targets, and associated scientific equipment. The vessel must be capable of operating for a minimum of 18 operational days (plus 4 weather/rest days) between May 15, 2026, and June 5, 2026. Daily operations will be approximately 12 hours, departing and returning from Nassau or Autec, Bahamas, with a 2-3 hour one-way transit range from Nassau. The vessel must safely carry a minimum of 2 Iver-3 vehicles, 2 drifters, 3 underwater targets (approx. 1 meter each), and scientific equipment. Desirable features include Starlink, VHF, UHF communication systems, and a motorized swim platform.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: Minimum 22 days (18 operational + 4 weather/rest days) between May 15, 2026, and June 5, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition
- Product/Service Code: V224 (Passenger Marine Charter Service)
- NAICS Code: 483112
- Quotations Due: March 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST
- Published Date: March 19, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit one copy of their technical and price quote via email. Submissions must include the company's DUNS Number and CAGE Code, and reference solicitation number N0017326Q5311. Evaluation will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where offers will be ranked by price, and the lowest-priced offer(s) will be evaluated for technical acceptability. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors. All questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email.
Additional Notes
Prospective contractors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). Numerous FAR and DFARS provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference. FOB Destination is the preferred method.