Santa Cruz Harbor Slip Rental
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 Army (129th MSG/MSC) has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to the Santa Cruz Port District for harbor slip rentals in Santa Cruz, CA. This contract will secure two boat slips to support the 129th Rescue Wing's Offshore Personnel Recovery and Training Missions.
Scope of Work
The contract will provide rental of two boat slips in the Santa Cruz Harbor from June 30, 2026, to July 1, 2031. These slips are essential for military operations focused on the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and the Northern California coastline, supporting Search and Rescue (SAR) and coastal security missions. The harbor offers critical features such as gated, monitored access for government property protection, and 24/7 fuel and pump-out facilities capable of handling high-capacity military tanks.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Firm-Fixed-Price contract anticipated)
- Recipient: Santa Cruz Port District (SAM UEI: MTQSGEBAE3W3; CAGE: 4MZB1)
- Duration: June 30, 2026 - July 1, 2031
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: May 12, 2026, 5:00 PM PST
- Published: May 5, 2026
Justification & Response
The Contracting Officer has determined that the Santa Cruz Port District is the only entity capable of providing these critical services without mission degradation, citing the Santa Cruz Harbor as the sole deep-water port between Moss Landing and Half Moon Bay. Its unique location prevents unacceptable delays in emergency response times. Furthermore, as a public entity, only the Santa Cruz Port District can legally grant an immediate, non-seniority-based slip to a military unit. The authority for this sole source procurement is FAR 12.102(a).
This notice is NOT a request for proposals or quotations. Any interested party believing they can meet this requirement must provide written evidence of their capability to the primary Point of Contact by the response deadline. The government will consider this information solely to determine if a competitive requirement is feasible.
Point of Contact
MSgt Austin Breault Email: austin.breault.1@us.af.mil Phone: 650-603-9274