Water Utility Services for the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
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 Transportation (DOT), specifically the Maritime Administration (MARAD), has issued a Sources Sought Notice for Water Utility Services for the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) located in Kings Point, NY. This is for market research purposes only to determine the appropriate solicitation type (restricted or set-aside). The government is seeking firms capable of providing the entire requirement for water supply services. Responses are due by February 6, 2026, at 1pm EST.
Scope of Work
The USMMA requires comprehensive water supply services. The government is seeking information from companies that can provide the full scope of these services, potentially including sewer services. This market research aims to identify qualified vendors and assess industry capabilities.
Key Information Sought
Interested parties are requested to provide detailed responses to a questionnaire covering:
- Capability to provide sewer services (prime or subcontractor).
- Business size (NAICS 926130, 250-employee standard) and eligibility for small business programs (8(a), WOSB, VOSB, SDVOSB).
- Proposed Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) unit prices for future contract periods (e.g., 5 years).
- Availability and details of GSA contracts for water supply utility services.
- Estimated time needed to prepare an offer.
- Information on regulatory compliance (Public Utility Commission, rate structures).
- Firm details: Name, Email, Point of Contact, Phone, UEI, and SAM.gov registration status.
- Examples of similar contracts with federal agencies or large campuses.
- Emergency response capabilities and contingency plans.
- Licensing and authorization to operate in New York State.
- An estimated cost for 5 years of services for market research purposes.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (purpose is to determine this)
- Product/Service Code: S114 (Water Services)
- NAICS: 926130 (Water, Sewage, and Other Systems)
- Response Due: February 6, 2026, 1pm EST
- Published: January 30, 2026
Submission Instructions
All responses to the Sources Sought questionnaire must be submitted via email to Durba Ray, Contracting Officer, at Durba.Ray@dot.gov.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee a future award. Information gathered will inform the government's acquisition strategy.