NBLES Manuals
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 / MSC Norfolk is soliciting proposals for the development of Navigation Bridge Layout and Equipment System (NBLES) manuals for T-ESD and T-ESB ship classes. This effort is required to meet American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Marine Vessel Rules (MVR) requirements, following recent navigation system upgrades. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Quotes are due June 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
Scope of Work
The contractor will develop updated NBLES manuals for each vessel within the T-ESD and T-ESB classes, reflecting changes from the TALT T-ESD 1-25009R and TALT T-ESB-23-003R upgrades. Manuals must satisfy ABS MVR requirements and achieve ABS approval. Key deliverables include:
- Updated NBLES manuals in MS Word 2016 and PDF format, with ABS approval letters.
- Hard bound and electronic copies of NBLES manuals for each ship.
- A Project Plan in MS Project 2010.
- Electronic files (AutoCAD, MS Word, MS Excel, PDF) on hard disk. The review process involves P1, P2, and "Rev -" deliverables, with subsequent revisions until MSC acceptance. Final deliverables must be submitted to ABS for review and approval.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: From Order issuance to September 1, 2026
- Place of Performance: Contractor's facility, MSC Norfolk
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 541330 (Engineering Services), Size Standard: $25,500,000.00
- Quotes Due: June 12, 2026, 10:00 AM (Eastern Time)
- Published Date: June 4, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made to the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable quoter. Technical acceptability requires meeting all solicitation requirements, including parts, delivery dates, and terms. Price will be evaluated for reasonableness. Quotes must not contain standard commercial terms and conditions, as this may be considered a material defect.
Additional Notes
Government Furnished Information (GFI) includes various drawings, manuals, and standard drawings. Applicable documents include USCG Code of Federal Regulations, ABS Rules, IEEE standards, MARPOL, SOLAS, and NVICs. Key personnel requirements include a Project Manager, Lead Electrical Engineer, Lead Naval Architect/Structural Engineer, and QA Engineer. Ship and base access permissions, including DBIDS credentials, are required for pre-award ship visits and contract performance.