Sole source Boat Rental

Project ID: N0016426Q0173 FederalOpportunitiesSynopsis Solicitation

Overview

Agency	NSWC Crane Division
Deadline	06/12/26
Posted	06/09/26
Estimated Value	$25,000 - $150,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	532411 - Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing
PSC	W020 - Lease Or Rental Of Equipment- Ship And Marine Equipment
Location	Alpena, MI 49707 United States

Description

Primary Latest Change

Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for boat rentals with manned crews for a test event at Thunder Bay in Accordance with the Statement of Work. The proposed contract action is for the services or supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation. under Simplified Acquistion Procedures. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov. This solicitation is being issued pursuant to Simplified Acquistion Procedures. Solicitation Number N0016426Q0173 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto. All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation. For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. Quotes shall be e-mailed to christopher.m.jones405.civ@us.navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before 12 JUNE 2026 04:00 PM EASTERN TIME.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for boat rentals with manned crews for a test event at Thunder Bay. The goal of this contract is to support experimentation focused on Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO) capabilities and multi-domain unmanned systems. The proposed contract action intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Work Details The contractor will provide rental of vessels and on-water support for the 2026 Silent Swarm event. Specific tasks include: 1. Rental of 3 Class III vessels and on-water support for the Silent Swarm event. 2. Rental of 2 Class II vessels and on-water support for the Class II-Silent Swarm event. 3. Full campus on-water support for the Full Campus-Silent Swarm event. 4. Logistical support for the Silent Swarm event. All vessels must be in good working order and equipped with all necessary safety equipment and certifications as per NOAA and Coast Guard regulations. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the contract will be performed (if provided) Place of Performance The contract will be performed in Alpena, MI, and the waters of Lake Huron around Thunder Bay. Bidder Requirements Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management. Offerors are required to have experience in providing maritime vessel support with qualified captains.

Contacts

Contact name	CHRIS JONES
Contact email	christopher.m.jones405.civ@us.navy.mil
Contact phone	None
Secondary contact name	Jilda Tow
Secondary contact email	jilda.e.tow.civ@us.navy.mil
Secondary contact phone	None