Sources Sought-Towing Bridle Assembly & Mooring Lines
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 Navy, specifically NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK, has issued a Sources Sought notice for Towing Bridle Assembly & Mooring Lines. This is a market research effort to identify qualified vendors capable of providing replacement hawsers and lines for the United States Naval Academy's (USNA) Yard Patrol Crafts located in Annapolis, MD. The objective is to support upcoming INSURV inspections and Midshipmen training. Interested parties are requested to submit responses by June 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST). This is not a request for proposal or a commitment to contract.
Scope of Work
The requirement, detailed in the attached Statement of Work (SOW), involves the procurement of various specialized ropes and assemblies. Key items include:
- Tow Bridle Assembly for 110' Yard Patrol Crafts, comprising specific tow legs (1-1/8" dia x 300' white 12-strand nylon with eye splice and AnyLite-SPOOL-SHIELD-SHACKLE fittings) and bridle legs (1-1/8" x 50' white double braid nylon with specific end fittings).
- 4800 FT of 1-1/8" white EURO12-strand nylon rope (domestic).
- 36 EA of 12-strand splices (7/8" to 1-1/4").
- 48 EA of #5 Nylite Spool Shield and Shackles.
- 1840 FT of 1-1/8" diameter white nylon yacht braid rope (domestic).
- 64 EA of braided splices (1-1/8" to 1-1/4").
- 154 EA of 1" diameter x 100' white double braid nylon docklines with 4ft eye and chafe/whipped ends. The SOW specifies material types, construction details, and end fittings. The place of performance is the United States Naval Academy, Waterfront Readiness, Annapolis, MD 21402.
Submission Requirements & Timeline
Responses to this Sources Sought notice are due via email to Trumeka King (trumeka.c.king.civ@us.navy.mil) by June 8, 2026, 11:00 AM EST. Submissions must include:
- Company name, address, Point of Contact, phone, and email.
- Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code and DUNS Number.
- Business size under the applicable NAICS code (Product Service Code: 4020 - Fiber Rope, Cordage, And Twine).
- A description of the company's ability to support the requirement scope.
- Details of past performance efforts with similar scope, including contract numbers, dollar value, and period of performance.
- Indication of prime contractor capability or subcontractor role, including anticipated subcontracting percentage and business size of subcontractors. Responses are limited to five (5) typewritten pages in no less than 12 font. The Navy will not assume liability for costs incurred in response to this RFI, nor will respondents be notified of results.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or promise to contract. The information provided may be updated or changed prior to any official solicitation. Technical questions and inquiries may be submitted within the response.