Preservation, Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical/Electronic Repairs - VBSS 11MRX1101 and 11MRX1102 N5523626R0006

This is a Sources Sought announcement in accordance with FAR 15.201 and in anticipation of a potential future procurement program. Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) is conducting market research to determine industry capability and interest in performing the Preservation, Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical/Electronic Repairs for VBSS BOATS 11MRX1101 11MRX1102. This is not a request for proposal (RFP) and a formal solicitation is not available at this time. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue an RFP, contract, or order. The Government will not pay for any effort expended or any material provided in response to this announcement, nor will the Government return any data provided. Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) is seeking small business concerns along the West Coast. The prospective contractor will need to accomplish the Preservation, Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical/Electronic Repairs for the Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) boats- 11MRX1101 and 11MRX1102. The work will be accomplished at Contractors facility which shall be within 50 miles of 32nd Street Naval Base San Diego. The contemplated period of performance (POP) is from 05/24/2026 to 10/30/2026. The applicable NAICS is 336611 Ship Building and Repairing. Interested vendors should submit a capabilities statement (not to exceed five pages) that demonstrates their capability to perform the services described herein. The capabilities statement shall include: Company name Address Business size (large, small, 8(a) small business, women-owned small business, HUBZone small business, veteran-owned small business, or service-disabled veteran-owned small business)[more than one category may be selected as applicable] Point of contact (POC) information for the interested firm Companys technical capabilities The capabilities statement should also identify, by contract number, past or current contracts and/or subcontracts that were awarded to your firm, period of performance, contract type, contract amount, a description of the relevant corporate experience gained, and a point of contact for the customer/recipient of the work performed. The vendor shall describe if they have experience performing similar repair requirements and if they can accomplish at least 51 percent of the work in the specification package in-house. The vendor shall also indicate if they are able to obtain the references and drawings listed in the Statement of Work from the VBSS boats original equipment manufacturer- United States Marine Incorporated (USMI) for bidding and repair services. SWRMC is unable to provide any USMI references to the any offerors. The vendor shall also indicate if they plan to accomplish work on the subject VBSS boats at their facility located within 50 miles of 32nd Street Naval Base San Diego. The Government will evaluate each respondents capabilities statement to determine if the respondent has the requisite technical capabilities, and experience to complete the requirements described herein. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. The Government does not commit to providing a response to any comments or questions. No basis for a claim against the Government shall arise as a result of this announcement. Responses should be received no later than 06 February 2026.All responses should be forwarded to Ms. Natalie Arenz, Ms. Alondra Moreno and Mr. Roderick Rioveros, at: 410B_RFP_26R0006_VBSS_Boats@us.navy.mil.

The Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) intends to issue Request for Proposal (RFP) No. N5523626R0006 for the execution of the Preservation, Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical/Electronic Repairs for VBSS BOATS 11MRX1101 11MRX1102. The Preservation, Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical/Electronic Repairs for VBSS BOATS 11MRX1101 11MRX1102 is anticipated to take approximately twelve (12) months beginning in May 22, 2026 through May 21, 2027. The repairs shall be performed pier side at a contractor s facility within a 125-mile radius of Naval Base San Diego. If the Navy issues a solicitation for the Preservation, Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical/Electronic Repairs, the acquisition and solicitation-to-award process shall abide by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and the Navy Marine Corps Acquisition Regulation Supplement (NMCARS) guidelines. The Government anticipates awarding this effort as a supply contract whereas the supply equates to the procurement of a repaired, mission-ready VBSS Boats 11MRX1101 and 11MRX1102 to be returned to service to the Fleet. The anticipated scope of work includes all labor, supervision, production, testing and quality assurance necessary to prepare for and accomplish the Preservation, Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical/Electronic Repairs. Crafts 11MRX1101 and 11MRX1102 were built by United States Marine Incorporated (USMI). USMI considers construction drawings, referenced by the Statement of Work, to be proprietary. To receive drawings for bidding and repair services, bidding contractors must contact USMI directly to receive permission and establish any USMI non-disclosure agreements. SWRMC is unable to provide any USMI references included in REF 2.10-2.37 for repair and bidding purposes All west coast area sources must be able to obtain the references and drawings listed in the statement of work from the VBSS boats original equipment manufacturer-(USMI) for bidding and repair services. The successful offeror will be required to have a SWRMC approved Quality System (IAW NAVSEA Standard Item 009-004), approved and in place at time of contract award. The Navy will issue the solicitation electronically on https://piee.eb.mil and www.Sam.gov and interested parties must comply with that solicitation requirements and instructions for proposals. Interested offerors are hereby encouraged to monitor https://piee.eb.mil and www.Sam.gov for the anticipated release of the solicitation and any associated amendments. Offerors shall be registered in the Solicitation Module in Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) and System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible for award. This synopsis is issued in accordance with FAR 5.101(a) and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Government will not accept proposals as a result of this synopsis. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any questions submitted or information provided in response to this notice. The Government anticipates issuing a competitive Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) solicitation in March 2026. The RFP will be a Total Small Business Set-Aside and the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 336611, Ship Building and Repairing (a small business must have 1,300 or less employees). Offerors that are interested in this procurement may send an e-mail providing all point of contact information (company name and address, CAGE code, primary and secondary points of contact, telephone phone number, and e-mail addresses) to 410B_RFP_26R0006_VBSS_Boats@us.navy.mil and subsequently will receive a courtesy notification when the solicitation is posted.

Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) is hereby issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) No. N5523626R0006 to accomplish the Preservation, Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical/Electronic Repairs for the Visit, Board, Search, Seizure (VBSS) Boats 11MRX1101 and 11MRX1102. The Preservation, Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical/Electronic Repairs for VBSS Boats 11MRX1101 and 11MRX1102 will be from May 22, 2026 through May 20, 2027 (craft delivery date). The repairs shall be performed at a contractors facility within a 125-mile radius of Naval Base San Diego. The acquisition and solicitation-to-award process shall abide by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and the Navy Marine Corps Acquisition Regulation Supplement (NMCARS) guidelines. The Government anticipates awarding this effort as a supply contract whereas the supply equates to the procurement of a repaired, mission-ready VBSS Boats 11MRX1101 and 11MRX1102 to be returned to service to the Fleet. The scope of work includes all labor, supervision, production, testing and quality assurance necessary to prepare for and accomplish the Preservation, Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical/Electronic Repairs. Crafts 11MRX1101 and 11MRX1102 were built by United States Marine Incorporated (USMI). USMI considers construction drawings, referenced by the Statement of Work, to be proprietary. To receive drawings for bidding and repair services, bidding contractors must contact USMI directly to receive permission and establish any USMI non-disclosure agreements. SWRMC is unable to provide any USMI references included in REF 2.10-2.37 for repair and bidding purposes. All west coast area sources must be able to obtain the references and drawings listed in the statement of work from the VBSS boats original equipment manufacturer-(USMI) for bidding and repair services. The successful offeror will be required to have a SWRMC approved Quality System (IAW NAVSEA Standard Item 009-004), approved and in place at time of contract award. Offerors shall be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible for award. The RFP will be a Total Small Business Set-Aside and the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 336611, Ship Building and Repairing (a small business must have 1,300 or less employees). Award will be based on a best-value procurement utilizing past performance, eligibility, facilities, and price as evaluation factors. Click enclosed link PIEE Solicitation Module Link for N5523626R0006 to access the subject RFP.

The purpose of this amendment is to address an offerors pre-proposal question, see enclosed. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.Question 1: We are requesting the Boat Alterations as noted in 3.3 of the SOW.Answer 1: The Contracts Specialist shall provide Boat Alterations references as noted in SOW paragraph 3.3 upon request. Please send an email request to 410B_RFP_26R0006_VBSS_Boats@us.navy.mil.