Equipement harvesting
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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 Interior, Interior Business Center (IBC), on behalf of the Department of the Navy (NAVSEA 21), has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for vessel equipment harvesting services. This is a sole-source acquisition to SteelCoast Company LLC for the recovery, handling, processing, and shipment of Government-designated shipboard equipment from the non-retention vessels Ex Whidbey Island (LSD 41) and Ex Fort McHenry (LSD 43). Quotes are due May 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary labor, supervision, equipment, and logistical support for:
- Harvesting and removal of specified equipment from aboard the vessels.
- Cleaning recovered materials to remove marine contamination and debris.
- Packaging items according to MIL-STD-2073 for preservation, packing, and shipment.
- Staging and preparing all equipment for transportation to Government-designated locations.
- Compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and industrial marine standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (Sole Source)
- Duration: From contract award through September 12, 2027
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Sole Source)
- Offer Due: May 26, 2026, at 1700 ED local time
- Published: May 27, 2026
Evaluation
This is a sole source action under the authority of RFO 12.201-1 and 41 U.S.C. 1901. Market research did not identify alternative sources with the legal authority to access the vessels and the technical capability to perform the work. The award will be made to SteelCoast Company LLC, which currently holds contractual possession, legal custody, and operational control of the vessels under MARAD Sales Contracts MA 14542 and MA 14543.
Additional Notes
- NAICS Code: 488390 (Other Support Activities for Water Transportation)
- Product Service Code (PSC): J020 (Maintenance, Repair, Modification, Overhaul, and Servicing of Ship and Marine Equipment)
- The solicitation number is 140D0426Q0249.