SCAFFOLDING FOR NAVAL SHIPS/VESSELS
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 Southeast Regional Maintenance Center (SERMC) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified Total Small Business firms for scaffolding services onboard U.S. Navy ships and vessels in the Jacksonville, Florida area. This effort aims to support the onload, assembly, certification, modification, disassembly, and offload of scaffolding materials. The Government anticipates awarding a single Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Firm Fixed Price contract. Capabilities statements are due by May 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required services include the comprehensive management of scaffolding materials for U.S. Navy ships and vessels. This encompasses:
- Onload of scaffolding materials.
- Assembly and certification of scaffolding structures.
- Modification of existing scaffolding as needed.
- Disassembly and offload of scaffolding materials. All work will be performed in the Jacksonville, Florida area.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (for a future IDIQ Firm Fixed Price contract)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: May 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET
- Published: May 4, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors are requested to submit a capabilities statement, limited to 5 pages, electronically. The statement must include:
- Company name, physical address, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code.
- Company contact name, email address, and telephone number.
- Business size under NAICS 238990, including applicable socioeconomic categories.
- Narrative of technical ability, demonstrating capacity to perform and manage work under a single IDIQ contract.
- Past performance examples of scaffolding work experience, including contract numbers, type, amount, period of performance, work description, and customer point of contact.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought notice only and not a request for proposals. The Government is not obligated to award a contract from this notice and will not pay for any effort expended in response. Responses are strictly voluntary and will be used for market research purposes to identify potential sources.