Small Craft SME and Maintenance Tech Support Services

Quick Summary

The NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Pearl Harbor (FLC PH), on behalf of Underwater Construction Team TWO (UCT-TWO), has issued a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified contractors for Small Craft Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Maintenance Technician Support Services in Port Hueneme, CA. This market research aims to gather information for a potential future Firm-Fixed Price Contract to address capability gaps in UCT-TWO's small craft inventory. Capability Statements are due by June 3, 2026, 2:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide comprehensive maintenance, repair, operational support, and training for UCT-TWO's small craft. Key responsibilities include:

• Preventative and corrective maintenance, equipment readiness, and parts management.
• Operator training, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance scheduling.
• Coxswain training and assistance with small craft operations and maintenance training.
• Small boat operational testing, corrosion control, fiberglass repair, and engine maintenance.
• Utilization of systems like SKED 3.2 and OMMS-NG for inventory and record keeping.
• Provision of after-hour emergent mission support.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Sources Sought (for market research only; not a solicitation).
• Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.
• Anticipated Duration: Estimated base period from September 30, 2026, to September 29, 2027, plus four 12-month option periods.
• NAICS Code: 541499 (Other Specialized Design Services) with a small business size standard of $21,500,000.
• Place of Performance: UCT-TWO, 4643 Dock Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93043-4302.
• Response Due: June 3, 2026, 2:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time.
• Published: May 21, 2026.
• Set-Aside: None specified for this Sources Sought; market research includes identifying available socio-economic groups.

Purpose of Sources Sought

This notice is for informational and planning purposes only. The Navy seeks to:

• Identify available socio-economic groups capable of providing the services.
• Determine qualified, experienced, and interested potential sources.
• Identify any restrictive, vague, or overly burdensome requirements in the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).
• Identify existing contract vehicles covering similar services.

Submission Requirements

Interested parties must submit a Capability Statement (maximum five pages, excluding title page and table of contents) to Jeen Chu at jeen.h.chu.civ@us.navy.mil. The email subject line must be: SMALL CRAFT SME AND MAINTENANCE SUPPORT SOURCES SOUGHT: CAPABILITY STATEMENT.

Capability Statements should be company-specific and include:

• Similar services previously performed (with contract numbers, values, and brief descriptions).
• Company name, address, business size (including socio-economic categories), CAGE code, UEI, current Facility Clearance Level, suggested NAICS codes.
• Point-of-contact name, telephone number, and email address.
• Indication of active registration in SAM.

Note: Cost/price information, sales brochures, or marketing materials are not solicited and will not be reviewed. No phone or email inquiries related to the PWS will be accepted outside of formal submissions.

Key Requirements (from PWS)

• Personnel: Employees must possess specific skills (e.g., outboard engine mechanics, formal repair training), potentially a USCG Captain's License, and be US citizens with individual SECRET clearances.
• Security: Requires an approved Facility Clearance (FCL) and individual SECRET clearances for all personnel, entered into JPAS.
• Training: Mandatory training includes Information Assurance (IA), Anti-terrorism, Suicide Awareness & Prevention, Operational Security (OPSEC), and Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
• Performance Standards: Adherence to PWS requirements, 95% of deliverables furnished as prescribed, 95% invoicing accuracy, and overall contract performance rated Satisfactory or higher.
• Work Environment: Moderate physical activity, handling items up to 50 pounds, performed in BLDG 524 in Port Hueneme, CA.

This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. The Government will not reimburse costs incurred in responding to this notice.