NDSTC Craft Operations
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 NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Jacksonville, FL, is issuing a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes to identify vendors capable of providing service craft operations and maintenance support at the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center (NDSTC), Naval Support Activity (NSA) Panama City, FL. This notice anticipates a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract. Responses are due by April 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
Purpose
This is a market research notice to determine the availability of contractors capable of meeting the Government's minimum requirements for craft operations and maintenance. It does not constitute a request for proposal or a commitment by the Government to award a contract.
Scope of Work
The anticipated scope, detailed in the attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS), includes operating and maintaining multiple service craft, watercraft, boats, wave runners, trailers, and salvage equipment. It also covers managing port operations and waterfront administration. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary personnel, labor, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, and supervision. Services include scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs, ensuring 24-hour mission readiness, and compliance with all applicable regulations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (anticipating a Firm-Fixed-Price contract)
- Duration: One (1) year base period, four (4) one-year option periods, and an optional 6-month extension.
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- NAICS Code: 488310 – Port and Harbor Operations
- Response Due: April 1, 2026, 3:00 PM EST
- Published: March 18, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested sources must submit the following information to Jamie Mills (jamie.l.mills20.civ@us.navy.mil):
- Contractor Information: Company name, address, POC name, phone, email, CAGE code, and Unique Entity ID (UEI).
- NAICS Codes and Business Size: Indicate if large or small business, and if small, provide socioeconomic status (WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, etc.).
- Contract Vehicle: State if services can be solicited from a GSA schedule, other vehicle, or Open Market.
- Capability Description: A brief description of capabilities, resources, technical competencies, and organizational experience relative to the key task areas, including relevant or recent prime vendor experience with contract numbers.
Place of Performance
Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center (NDSTC), 350 South Crag Road, Panama City, FL 32407.
Special Considerations
Key requirements from the DRAFT PWS include security (background checks, CACs, T3 investigation for non-critical sensitive positions), safety (Safety Action Plan), personnel (U.S. Citizens, fluent English, specific qualifications for roles like Masters, Engineers, Seamen, Mechanics), quality control (Quality Control System and Plan), and various reporting requirements.