Preservation, Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical/Electronic Repairs - VBSS 11MRX1101 and 11MRX1102

This is a Sources Sought announcement in accordance with FAR 15.201 and in anticipation of a potential future procurement program. Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) is conducting market research to determine industry capability and interest in performing the Preservation, Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical/Electronic Repairs for VBSS BOATS 11MRX1101 11MRX1102.

This is not a request for proposal (RFP) and a formal solicitation is not available at this time. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue an RFP, contract, or order. The Government will not pay for any effort expended or any material provided in response to this announcement, nor will the Government return any data provided. Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) is seeking small business concerns along the West Coast. The prospective contractor will need to accomplish the Preservation, Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical/Electronic Repairs for the Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) boats- 11MRX1101 and 11MRX1102. The work will be accomplished at Contractors facility which shall be within 50 miles of 32nd Street Naval Base San Diego. The contemplated period of performance (POP) is from 05/24/2026 to 10/30/2026.

The applicable NAICS is 336611 Ship Building and Repairing. Interested vendors should submit a capabilities statement (not to exceed five pages) that demonstrates their capability to perform the services described herein. The capabilities statement shall include:

• Company name


• Address


• Business size (large, small, 8(a) small business, women-owned small business, HUBZone small business, veteran-owned small business, or service-disabled veteran-owned small business)[more than one category may be selected as applicable]


• Point of contact (POC) information for the interested firm


• Companys technical capabilities

The capabilities statement should also identify, by contract number, past or current contracts and/or subcontracts that were awarded to your firm, period of performance, contract type, contract amount, a description of the relevant corporate experience gained, and a point of contact for the customer/recipient of the work performed. The vendor shall describe if they have experience performing similar repair requirements and if they can accomplish at least 51 percent of the work in the specification package in-house. The vendor shall also indicate if they are able to obtain the references and drawings listed in the Statement of Work from the VBSS boats original equipment manufacturer- United States Marine Incorporated (USMI) for bidding and repair services. SWRMC is unable to provide any USMI references to the any offerors. The vendor shall also indicate if they plan to accomplish work on the subject VBSS boats at their facility located within 50 miles of 32nd Street Naval Base San Diego.

The Government will evaluate each respondents capabilities statement to determine if the respondent has the requisite technical capabilities, and experience to complete the requirements described herein.

No telephone inquiries will be accepted. The Government does not commit to providing a response to any comments or questions. No basis for a claim against the Government shall arise as a result of this announcement.

Responses should be received no later than 06 February 2026.All responses should be forwarded to Ms. Natalie Arenz, Ms. Alondra Moreno and Mr. Roderick Rioveros, at: 410B_RFP_26R0006_VBSS_Boats@us.navy.mil.