Preservation, Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical/Electronic Repairs - VBSS 11MRX1101 and 11MRX1102
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC), a component of the Department of the Navy, intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Preservation, Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical/Electronic Repairs for VBSS BOATS 11MRX1101 and 11MRX1102. This will be a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation (RFP No. N5523626R0006) is anticipated for March 2026, with repairs expected to begin in May 2026.
Scope of Work
This effort involves comprehensive preservation, hull, mechanical, and electrical/electronic repairs to return two VBSS (Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure) boats, 11MRX1101 and 11MRX1102, to a mission-ready state. The scope includes all necessary labor, supervision, production, testing, and quality assurance. Repairs will be performed pier side at a contractor's facility within a 125-mile radius of Naval Base San Diego.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (RFP anticipated)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) supply contract
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 336611, Ship Building and Repairing, 1,300 employee size standard)
- Anticipated RFP Release: March 2026
- Anticipated Repair Period: May 22, 2026, through May 21, 2027 (approximately 12 months)
- Synopsis Response Date: May 1, 2026 (This is for the synopsis; no proposals are accepted at this stage).
Key Requirements & Notes
- Proprietary Drawings: The VBSS boats were built by United States Marine Incorporated (USMI). Construction drawings are proprietary. Bidding contractors must contact USMI directly to obtain permission and establish non-disclosure agreements for bidding and repair services. SWRMC cannot provide these references.
- Quality System: The successful offeror must have a SWRMC approved Quality System (IAW NAVSEA Standard Item 009-004) in place at the time of contract award.
- Registration: Offerors must be registered in the Solicitation Module in Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) and System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.
- Monitoring: Interested parties should monitor https://piee.eb.mil and www.Sam.gov for the official solicitation release and any amendments.
- Expression of Interest: Offerors interested in receiving a courtesy notification when the solicitation is posted can send an email with company details (name, address, CAGE, points of contact, phone, email) to 410B_RFP_26R0006_VBSS_Boats@us.navy.mil.
Evaluation
The acquisition and solicitation-to-award process will adhere to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Navy Marine Corps Acquisition Regulation Supplement (NMCARS) guidelines. Specific evaluation criteria will be detailed in the forthcoming RFP.