Submarine Fender Overhaul
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, NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR PUGET SOUND, has issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) N0040626Q0060 for the overhaul of four Fendercare submarine fenders. This is a Firm Fixed-Price contract, set aside for Small Business concerns, and includes a brand name requirement for OEM James Fisher Fendercare or authorized distributors. Offers are due by April 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the overhaul of four specific Fendercare submarine fenders: two 3.3M DIA x 10.6M long (serial # BP3M, BO1M) and two 4.5M DIA x 9.0M long (serial # SP44 & SP45). The scope includes comprehensive tasks such as de-ballasting, stripping down, cleaning, thorough inspection, checking and testing safety valves, replacing faulty air valves, re-ballasting, bringing to required pressure, and checking bodies for damage. The contractor must provide all necessary materials and tools for these repairs.
Brand Name Justification
This acquisition has a strict brand name requirement for OEM James Fisher Fendercare or its authorized distributors. The justification stems from the need for Fendercare OEM parts to maintain proper fendering system performance and avoid voiding certification. Fendercare is the proprietary manufacturer with trained, OEM-certified technicians required for maintenance, warranty compliance, and repair/replacement of safety valves. Authorized distributors must submit OEM documentation with their proposals.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: 30 Work Days from Date of Award
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Solicitation Number: N0040626Q0060
- Product Service Code: J020 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Ship And Marine Equipment)
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: April 16, 2026, 12:00 PM
- Questions Deadline: Two days prior to the solicitation's closing date, submitted via email to Jennifer Boyle.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical (including delivery date), Price, and Past Performance. These factors are of no specific order of relative importance.
- Submission Requirements: Proposals must quote the entire effort; partial quotes may be deemed unacceptable. Authorized distributors must provide OEM documentation.
Additional Notes
Payment will be made via Government Purchase Card. All vendors must be registered with SAM.gov. Base access will require registration through the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS).