Preservation, Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical/Electronic Repairs - VBSS 11MRX1101 and 11MRX1102

SOL #: N5523626R0006Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

SOUTHWEST REGIONAL MAINT CENTER

SAN DIEGO, CA, 92136-5205, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

PSC

Non Nuclear Ship Repair (West) Ship Repair (Including Overhauls And Conversions) Performed On. Non Nuclear Propelled And Nonpropelled Ships West Of The 108th Meridian (J999)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5fc64394159447f2bef1b64473eaf91b/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 27, 2026

Last Updated

Jan 27, 2026

Response Deadline

Feb 6, 2026, 10:00 PM

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 Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC), under the Department of the Navy, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified small businesses for Preservation, Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical/Electronic Repairs on VBSS BOATS 11MRX1101 and 11MRX1102. This market research aims to determine industry capability and interest for a potential future procurement. Responses are due by February 6, 2026.

Scope of Work

This opportunity involves performing comprehensive preservation, hull, mechanical, and electrical/electronic repairs for two Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) boats, 11MRX1101 and 11MRX1102. The work must be accomplished at the contractor's facility, which must be located within 50 miles of 32nd Street Naval Base San Diego. The contemplated period of performance for the future contract is from May 24, 2026, to October 30, 2026.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
NAICS: 336611 Ship Building and Repairing
Contemplated POP: May 24, 2026 – October 30, 2026
Response Due: February 6, 2026, 22:00 UTC
Published: January 27, 2026

Submission Requirements

Interested vendors, specifically small business concerns along the West Coast, should submit a capabilities statement (not exceeding five pages) demonstrating their ability to perform the described services. The statement must include:

Company name and address
Business size (e.g., small, 8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB, SDVOSB)
Point of contact (POC) information
Technical capabilities
Details of past/current relevant contracts (contract number, POP, type, amount, description, customer POC)
Confirmation of experience performing similar repair requirements
Ability to accomplish at least 51% of the work in-house
Confirmation of ability to obtain references and drawings from the VBSS boats' original equipment manufacturer, United States Marine Incorporated (USMI), as SWRMC cannot provide these.
Confirmation that the facility for work is within 50 miles of 32nd Street Naval Base San Diego.

Evaluation

The Government will evaluate submitted capabilities statements to determine if respondents possess the requisite technical capabilities and experience. This is for market research purposes only and does not guarantee a future solicitation or contract award. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.