PNSY Maintenance and Repair of Facility Response Team (FRT) Vessels and Trailers
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 Department of the Navy, specifically the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY), has issued a Sources Sought Notice for market research to identify qualified businesses capable of providing Maintenance and Repair Services for Facility Response Team (FRT) Vessels and Trailers. This effort aims to ensure the operational readiness of seven FRT vessels and their associated trailers. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract with a not-to-exceed (NTE) line item for unplanned repairs. Capability Statements are requested by March 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control for:
- Preventative Maintenance (PM): Scheduled maintenance on seven FRT boats, motors (Yamaha, Honda, Westerbeke generators), and trailers (JDCI, Evolution, Venture, Carnai, BoatMaster, EZ Loader).
- Unscheduled/Emergency Repairs: Performing repairs as requested, with detailed written estimates required for Government approval.
- Certified Technicians: Must possess certified technicians for Honda and Yamaha outboard engines and Westerbeke generators.
- Logistics: Capability for pickup and delivery of vessels via water. Primary work to be completed at the contractor's facility, which must provide secure on-site storage. Minor repairs may be performed onsite at PNSY.
- Operational Readiness: Ensuring vessels are maintained in operational readiness and available upon request.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research) for a potential Firm-Fixed-Price contract with NTE for unplanned repairs.
- Duration: Anticipated one (1) base year with one (1) one-year option period.
- Set-Aside: Market research is being conducted to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy, including consideration for various small business set-asides. The notice indicates a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) is being considered.
- Response Due: March 27, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST.
- Published: March 11, 2026.
Requested Information
Interested parties must submit a Capability Statement addressing:
- Company Information: Name, address, UEI, CAGE Code, point of contact, business size, and all applicable socio-economic statuses.
- Technical Capability: Narrative describing ability to meet the full scope, evidence of certified technicians (Yamaha, Honda, Westerbeke), description of maintenance facility (security, water pickup/delivery capability), and confirmation of ability to meet all security requirements, including providing U.S. citizen personnel for on-base work at PNSY.
Special Requirements
- All contractor personnel must be U.S. citizens and adhere to strict security protocols for access to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
- Contractor facilities must provide secure storage for Government assets.
- Performance standards include responding to service requests by the next business day, providing itemized estimates, and submitting typed reports within three business days of service completion.