ONE 150 METRIC TON MOBILE BOAT HOIST & ONE 300 METRIC TON MOBILE BOAT HOIST
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 Navy, specifically NAVFACSYSCOM ATLANTIC, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources for mobile boat hoists. The U.S. Navy is determining mission requirements for the Yokose Fuel Terminal at US Fleet Activities, Sasebo, Japan. The government intends to procure either one 150 metric ton or one 300 metric ton mobile boat hoist. Responses are due by June 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks vendors capable of providing mobile boat hoists that must be:
- Designed, fabricated, and pre-shipment tested.
- Shipped, reassembled, and post-delivery tested at US Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan.
- Made ready for use at the specified location.
- Commercially available and suitable for outdoor use.
- Built to the design drawings of a licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (not a solicitation, RFP, RFQ, or invitation for bid).
- Anticipated Procurement: A formal solicitation is expected at a later date.
- Response Due: June 16, 2026, by 18:00:00Z.
- Published: May 19, 2026.
- Set-Aside: None specified at this stage; the government will determine if a set-aside is in its best interest.
- NAICS Code: 333923 (Winches, Hoists, Cranes, And Derricks) with a size standard of 1,250 employees.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested businesses (large or small) are encouraged to respond via email to Mikel Outen (mikel.l.outen.civ@us.navy.mil). Responses must include:
- Company name, address, Point of Contact (POC) information.
- DUNS number, CAGE code, SAM registration status, CMMC assessment status (if applicable).
- Company size status.
- Experience with 150+ metric ton mobile boat hoists and duration of experience.
- Availability of commercially available models, details on modifications needed, and custom design explanations.
- Ability to meet a 16-month period of performance.
- Availability of test weights.
- Similar past contracts and subcontracting percentage.
- Likelihood of submitting an offer if a solicitation is issued.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only. No contract will be awarded from this announcement, and no reimbursement will be made for response costs. The information gathered will assist the government in its final capacity determination and decision-making process regarding commercial availability and potential set-asides.