Repairs & Maintenance for Diving Support Vehicle
Overview
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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), a component of the Department of the Navy, is seeking quotes for Repairs & Maintenance for a Diving Support Vehicle (DSV). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, processed as a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ N5523626Q0035) under FAR Parts 12 and 13. The work involves comprehensive maintenance and repairs for a specialized Freightliner DSV at Naval Base San Diego, CA. Quotes are due by March 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM (Pacific).
Scope of Work
The requirement is for preventative maintenance and repairs on a Diving Support Vehicle (Model: M2, Manufacturer: Freightliner, ID: 3ALACXFE7NDMZ7400). Key tasks include:
- Conducting two 90-day safety inspections (before and after semi-annual service).
- Performing one semi-annual and one annual maintenance service.
- Installing a sliding window on the left rear wall.
- Replacing rusted slide-out steps with aluminum steps.
- Installing three additional AGM batteries and associated wiring.
- Providing three wash and wax services (initial, 6 months, 12 months).
- Performing touch-up paint chip repairs. The services cover all vehicle components, including specialized systems like the Umbilical roll-up door, retractable hose rails, power distribution cabinets, HVAC, Shore power, PTO Generator, and FADS Console Comm's Box. The work is to be completed within one year after the award date at the vendor's repair shop.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ N5523626Q0035)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 811114 – Specialized Automotive Repair (except engine repair and replacement)
- Product Service Code: J023 – Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, And Cycles
- Place of Performance: Vendor's repair shop, supporting SWRMC at Naval Base San Diego, CA.
- Period of Performance: Within one year after the award date.
Key Dates & Site Visit
- Questions Due: March 2, 2026, 11:00 AM (Pacific)
- Site Visit: March 4, 2026, 13:00 (Pacific) at Naval Base San Diego, SWRMC Dive Locker Bldg. 3601 by Pier 13. Contact Ted Cook (ted.b.cook.civ@us.navy.mil, 619-952-8176) or April Teachey (april.r.teachey.civ@us.navy.mil, 619-879-7745) to confirm attendance at least one day prior. The Government will not pay for inspection efforts.
- Quotes Due: March 6, 2026, 11:00 AM (Pacific)
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, based on:
- Technical Acceptability: Ability to meet the required delivery date and minimum Statement of Work requirements.
- Price: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Price reasonableness will be evaluated per FAR 13.202 106-3(a)(1).
- Past Performance: Recency and relevancy of past performance, considering the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7024.
Submission Instructions
Quotes and written questions must be submitted via email to Valerie Manguiob (valerie.p.manguiob.civ@us.navy.mil) and Dayen Lagunas (dayen.lagunas.civ@us.navy.mil). The solicitation number (N5523626Q0035) must be cited in the subject line. Offerors must complete FAR 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications) and ensure current, accurate, and complete SAM registration.
Important Notes
This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses from Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03 and DFARS Publication Notice 20250117. Bidders should review the 26Q0035_ClauseFARDFARS.docx for detailed contractual terms and compliance requirements. Packaging and preservation should follow best commercial practices, and items are F.O.B. Destination.