NPTU Training Ship Mooring Lines
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 Department of the Air Force is soliciting proposals for custom mooring lines for the NPTU Training Ship at Joint Base Charleston, SC. This requirement is for FY26 and is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due April 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide labor, materials, and travel to deliver custom mooring lines. Specific requirements include:
- Item 0001: Four (4) Polyester Double Braided Mooring Lines, 200 ft long, 4.5 inch circumference, with an 8 ft eye on one end, rated for 75 KIPS, and black in color.
- Item 0002: Six (6) Polyester Double Braided Mooring Lines, 300 ft long, 4.5 inch circumference, with an 8 ft eye on one end, rated for 75 KIPS, and black in color. All items must meet the specifications detailed in the solicitation.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: Delivery within 14 calendar days from the date of award.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (100%)
- NAICS Code: 314994 (Size Standard: 1000 employees)
- Offer Due Date: April 16, 2026, at 08:00 AM local time.
- Published Date: April 14, 2026.
Evaluation
Offers will be evaluated on a lowest priced-offer basis. The primary evaluation factor is Technical, ensuring the proposed product meets all Government requirements, including specified line item characteristics and delivery. Price is the secondary factor.
Submission Instructions & Notes
Offerors must submit proposals by the due date and time, including the solicitation number, offeror's name and address, UEI, a specification data sheet for CLIN0001 and CLIN0002, and a statement acknowledging the delivery period. The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4 by reference. Payment requests and receiving reports are to be submitted electronically via the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system. Inspection and Acceptance will occur at the Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU) in Goose Creek, SC.