Operational Testing, Evaluation, and Maintenance for MK VI 78-Foot Patrol Boat N4523A25Q1103
Summary
AI-generated · Aug 24, 2025Reactivate NAVSEA vessel 78PB1501 and perform end-to-end operational testing and evaluation, along with corrective and preventive maintenance to bring the MK VI 78-Foot Patrol Boat back to operational status. Provide training to a Maintenance Supervisor, maintenance technicians, and U.S. Navy contracted operators so they can perform the same work and operate the vessel in waters around NBK Bangor, Keyport Docks, Dabob Bay, Hood Canal, Puget Sound, Strait of Juan de Fuca, and Warning Area W-237-B. The contract is standalone and firm-fixed-price, with a defined period of performance that covers the activation, testing, and training of personnel, including a sea trial of 78PB1501.
New information since the market research notices includes the issuance of a formal combined synopsis/solicitation for this effort, with submittal instructions provided in an attached RFQ. The agency has posted answers to RFIs (RFCs) and issued an amendment, signaling clarifications to requirements. The procurement will also require bidders to be SAM-registered, and offers will be evaluated against the attached documentation to fulfill OT&E, maintenance, training, and vessel operation in the specified locations.
The Regional Maintenance Center at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF) is conducting market research to determine industry capability and interest in reactivating one (1) Mark VI 78-Foot Patrol Boat (78PB) Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) and train naval maintenance technicians. Work will be accomplished at Naval Base Kitsap (NBK) Bangor, Dabob Bay, Hood Canal, Puget Sound, Strait of Juan de Fuca, and Warning Area W-237-B (North) Operating Area (Navy-8). The Government is seeking responses from sources that can perform the following work. Mark VI Length: 84.8 FT Width: 20.5 FT Light Load: 12,932 LBS Draft: 2 FT Hull Material: Aluminum Scope Overview: The Contractor shall provide a non-personal services contract to reactivate Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Vessel 78PB1501, sea trial the 78PB1501 in the Hood Canal, Puget Sound, Strait of Juan de Fuca out to the J Buoy, and train U.S. Navy Civil Service maintenance technicians at Naval Base Kitsap (NBK) Bangor, Dabob Bay, Hood Canal, Puget Sound, Strait of Juan de Fuca, and Warning Area W-237-B (North) Operating Area (Navy-8). The notional schedule is listed below is provided for planning purposes only. The government is not obligated to pursue this schedule or a future solicitation because of this Sources Sought. Period of Performance 70 calendar days after contract award What/Where to Submit: Interested companies should submit, on company letterhead, a notice of interest including the name, telephone number, mailing address, and e-mail address of one point of contact. Please hand or digitally sign your letter of interest and e-mail it to the Government contacts listed below, with "Mark VI Sources Sought Response" in the subject field. The notice of interest should include a brief description of your company and its capabilities as they relate to the requirements set forth in the description shown above, and answers to the following specific questions. Please limit your response to no more than 5 pages. The response to this sources sought may be in either Microsoft Word, Portable Document Format (PDF), or in the body of the email and shall be addressed to alice.n.robertson.civ@us.navy.mil and nathaniel.d.deguzman.civ@us.navy.mil. Responses are requested no later than 11:00 AM PT on 1 July 2025. 1. Is your company a small or large business as defined by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under NAICS code 336611 (a small business must have 1,300 or less employees)? 2. Does your company have a satisfactory performance record for the type of work required? Please provide examples of relevant and recent (within three years) past performance. 3. Does your company have the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills, or the ability to obtain them (including, as appropriate, such elements as production control procedures, property control systems, quality assurance measures, and safety programs applicable to materials to be produced or services to be performed by the prospective contractor and subcontractors)? 4. Given the work described in this announcement, does your company plan to submit a quote in response to the anticipated solicitation for the Mark VI package? 5. Do you have any questions or concerns preceding a potential solicitation? When to Submit: Responses are requested no later than 11:00 AM PT, on 1 July 2025. Notice Regarding Sources Sought: This sources sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue an RFQ in the future. This sources sought does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Navy is not seeking quotes at this time, nor accepting unsolicited quotes. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this source sought; all costs associated with responding to this source sought will be solely at the interested party's expense. Not responding to this sources sought does not preclude participation in any future RFQ, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the SAM website (sam.gov). It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this requirement. Information provided shall be treated as Business Sensitive or Confidential to the responder, exempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act. PSNS & IMF may request further information regarding the capabilities of respondents to meet the requirements set forth in the announcement. This sources sought announcement is released in accordance with FAR 15.201. Information provided in response to this sources sought announcement will not be considered an offer by the responding contractor and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.
From Sources Sought posted on Jun 25, 2025This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 and Federal Acquisitions Regulation (FAR) part 12 and 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. INFORMATION FOR POTENTIAL OFFERORS: The Regional Maintenance Center at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS and IMF), Bremerton, Washington intends to award a standalone Firm-Fixed-Price contract to accomplish operational testing, evaluation, training, and maintenenace for MK VI 78-Foot Patrol Boat (78PB) Work will be accomplished at Naval Base Kitsap (NBK) Bangor Keyport Bangor (KB) Docks, Dabob Bay, Hood Canal, Puget Sound, Strait of Juan de Fuca, and out to and including Warning Area W-237-B (North) Operating Area (Navy-8). SCOPE OVERVIEW: To provide corrective maintenance and preventive maintenance to reactivate and maintain the 78PB1501. Provide training to Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Technicians and U.S. Navy Contracted Operators to perform the same work, and operate 78PB1501 in waters. The Period of Performance is 30 September 2025 to 29 September 2025. This is a 100% Small Business setaside under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 336611, Business Size Standard of 1,300 employees. All offerers must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to receive award of Government contracts. See the attached RFQ and other documents for details of the requirement and submittal instructions.
From Combined Synopsis/Solicitation posted on Aug 01, 202514 AUG 2025 - Answers to RFC 01-03 have been posted. See C9 attachment. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 and Federal Acquisitions Regulation (FAR) part 12 and 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. INFORMATION FOR POTENTIAL OFFERORS: The Regional Maintenance Center at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS and IMF), Bremerton, Washington intends to award a standalone Firm-Fixed-Price contract to accomplish operational testing, evaluation, training, and maintenenace for MK VI 78-Foot Patrol Boat (78PB) Work will be accomplished at Naval Base Kitsap (NBK) Bangor Keyport Bangor (KB) Docks, Dabob Bay, Hood Canal, Puget Sound, Strait of Juan de Fuca, and out to and including Warning Area W-237-B (North) Operating Area (Navy-8). SCOPE OVERVIEW: To provide corrective maintenance and preventive maintenance to reactivate and maintain the 78PB1501. Provide training to Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Technicians and U.S. Navy Contracted Operators to perform the same work, and operate 78PB1501 in waters. The Period of Performance is 30 September 2025 to 29 September 2025. This is a 100% Small Business setaside under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 336611, Business Size Standard of 1,300 employees. All offerers must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to receive award of Government contracts. See the attached RFQ and other documents for details of the requirement and submittal instructions.
From Combined Synopsis/Solicitation posted on Aug 14, 202518 AUG 2025 - Amendment 0001 has been posted. Please see attachments. Answers to RFC 01-08 have been posted. See C9 attachment. 14 AUG 2025 - Answers to RFC 01-03 have been posted. See C9 attachment. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 and Federal Acquisitions Regulation (FAR) part 12 and 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. INFORMATION FOR POTENTIAL OFFERORS: The Regional Maintenance Center at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS and IMF), Bremerton, Washington intends to award a standalone Firm-Fixed-Price contract to accomplish operational testing, evaluation, training, and maintenenace for MK VI 78-Foot Patrol Boat (78PB) Work will be accomplished at Naval Base Kitsap (NBK) Bangor Keyport Bangor (KB) Docks, Dabob Bay, Hood Canal, Puget Sound, Strait of Juan de Fuca, and out to and including Warning Area W-237-B (North) Operating Area (Navy-8). SCOPE OVERVIEW: To provide corrective maintenance and preventive maintenance to reactivate and maintain the 78PB1501. Provide training to Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Technicians and U.S. Navy Contracted Operators to perform the same work, and operate 78PB1501 in waters. The Period of Performance is 30 September 2025 to 29 September 2025. This is a 100% Small Business setaside under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 336611, Business Size Standard of 1,300 employees. All offerers must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to receive award of Government contracts. See the attached RFQ and other documents for details of the requirement and submittal instructions.
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Posted Aug 01, 2025View changes (5)
- Title: Operational Test and Evaluation for MK VI 78-Foot Patrol Boat → Operational Testing, Evaluation, and Maintenance for MK VI 78-Foot Patrol Boat
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Sources Sought → Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Response Deadline: Jul 01, 2025 → Aug 29, 2025
- Set-Aside: None → Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Posted Aug 14, 2025View changes (1)
- Description: Description was updated
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation LATEST Posted Aug 18, 2025View changes (1)
- Description: Description was updated
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