Towing Hawser
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 NORFOLK has issued a Presolicitation Notice for a Towing Hawser. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with the government intending to solicit three small businesses capable of meeting the requirement. The notice clarifies the potential use of oral solicitations for acquisitions between $20,000.00 and $350,000.00, referencing specific FAR provisions and a GAO interpretation. This is not an invitation for proposals.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Towing Hawser with the following specifications:
- 12" Circ (4") (DIA)
- 12 Strand Plaited Polyester
- 900' length
- 12" Towing Couplers spliced on each end
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation Notice
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 4020 (Fiber Rope, Cordage, And Twine)
- Published: March 23, 2026
- Response Date: March 25, 2026 (for this presolicitation notice)
Additional Notes
The notice highlights the applicability of FAR 12.203(a) regarding the $350,000.00 ceiling for oral solicitations and FAR 5.101(a)(2)(ii) concerning the posting requirement. It references the GAO's interpretation in Matter of Phoenix ENv't Design, Inc., B0422950 (Dec 10. 2024), which suggests oral solicitations could be used for requirements between $20,000.00 and $350,000.00 if deemed "more efficient" per FAR 13.106-1(c)(1)(ii). This notice serves as a preliminary announcement, not a request for proposals.