Surface Warfare Live Fire Exercise
Overview
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PSC
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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, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) FLC Rota, Spain, has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a Commercial, Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order on a noncompetitive basis to SEAOWL (Levallois Perret, France) for Surface Warfare Live Fire Exercise (LFE) support. This requirement involves transportation, deployment, towing, and recovery of a surface target for a USN Guided Missile Destroyer (DDG) off the coast of Toulon, France, in May 2026. While the award is intended for SEAOWL, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement for consideration.
Scope of Work
The primary scope of work includes:
- Transportation of a surface target.
- Deployment of the surface target for engagement.
- Towing services for the target.
- Recovery of the surface target after the live fire exercise. These services are required to support a USN Guided Missile Destroyer (DDG) during a live fire exercise.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Commercial, Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order (noncompetitive intent)
- NAICS Code: 483111 - Deep Sea Freight Transportation (Size Standard: 1,050 employees)
- Product Service Code: V125 - Vessel Towing Service
- Place of Performance: Off the coast of Toulon, France
- Anticipated Performance Date: May 2026
- Capability Statement/Comments Due: April 13, 2026, by 11:00 AM local Rota, Spain time
- Published: April 8, 2026
Evaluation
The government intends to award this contract on a noncompetitive basis to SEAOWL. However, this determination is solely at the government's discretion. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a capability statement for agency consideration.
Additional Notes
This notice is anticipatory and not binding. A copy of the Request for Quote (RFQ) will be made available upon request. Questions or comments regarding this notice must be submitted via email to the point of contact. Point of Contact: julius.j.arrascue-pastor.civ@us.navy.mil