Preservation, Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical/Electronic Repairs - VBSS 11MRX1101 and 11MRX1102
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 Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC), under the Department of the Navy, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought announcement to identify qualified small business concerns for Preservation, Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical/Electronic Repairs for VBSS BOATS 11MRX1101 and 11MRX1102. The work is anticipated to occur from May 24, 2026, to October 30, 2026, at the contractor's facility within 50 miles of 32nd Street Naval Base San Diego. Responses are due by February 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks capabilities for comprehensive preservation, hull, mechanical, and electrical/electronic repairs for two Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) boats, 11MRX1101 and 11MRX1102. The prospective contractor must perform the work at their own facility, which must be located within a 50-mile radius of the 32nd Street Naval Base San Diego. The applicable NAICS code is 336611 Ship Building and Repairing.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Period of Performance: May 24, 2026 – October 30, 2026
- Set-Aside: Seeking small business concerns along the West Coast (no formal set-aside code specified at this stage).
- Response Due: February 6, 2026
- Published: January 27, 2026
Response Requirements
Interested vendors should submit a capabilities statement (not exceeding five pages) demonstrating their ability to perform the described services. The statement must include:
- Company name, address, and business size (e.g., small, 8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB, SDVOSB).
- Point of contact information.
- Technical capabilities.
- Past or current contracts/subcontracts (contract number, period of performance, type, amount, relevant experience, customer POC).
- Confirmation of experience with similar repair requirements.
- Ability to accomplish at least 51% of the work in-house.
- Ability to obtain references and drawings from the VBSS boats' original equipment manufacturer, United States Marine Incorporated (USMI), as SWRMC cannot provide them.
- Confirmation that their facility is within 50 miles of 32nd Street Naval Base San Diego.
Evaluation
The Government will evaluate submitted capabilities statements to determine respondents' technical capabilities and experience. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), and no formal solicitation is currently available. The Government will not pay for any effort expended in response to this announcement.
Contact Information
Responses should be emailed to Ms. Natalie Arenz, Ms. Alondra Moreno, and Mr. Roderick Rioveros at: 410B_RFP_26R0006_VBSS_Boats@us.navy.mil. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.