Opportunity
SAM #N0018926QL118
U.S. Navy Seeks ABS Vessel Inspection and Certification Services for Training Support Vessels
Buyer
NAVSUP FLC Norfolk
Posted
May 06, 2026
Respond By
May 13, 2026
Identifier
N0018926QL118
NAICS
541990, 541620
This opportunity involves the U.S. Navy contracting for specialized vessel inspection and certification services to ensure operational safety and regulatory compliance for its Training Support Vessel Squadron Four. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Navy, Carrier Strike Group FOUR (CSG-4), Training Support Vessel Squadron Four - NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk Contracting Department - OEM Highlight: - American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is the sole source provider for vessel classification, inspection, and certification - Services Requested: - ABS classification, inspection, and certification for vessels TSV-1 PREVAIL, TSV-3 HUNTER, TSV-4 NARRAGANSETT, and TSV-5 VINDICATOR - Regular ABS-certified surveyor inspections (approx. eight 2-hour visits per quarter per vessel) - Weekly maintenance oversight and dry dock event attendance - Inspection reports and certification database maintenance - Unique Requirements: - Sole source procurement to ABS due to their internationally recognized classification standards - VINDICATOR requires new ABS classification - All inspections must comply with current ABS rules and regulations - Place of Performance: - Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story (JEBLC-FS), including piers 12, 13, and 18 - Vessels homeported at JEB Little Creek - Contracting Office: - NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk - ABS office in Newport News, VA - Period of Performance: - Twelve (12) months from contract start date - No product line items; all requested items are services
Description
The NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk, Contracting Department, Norfolk, VA 23511-3392 intends to award a firm fixed-price contract for Engineering Inspection Regime in support of Carrier Strike Group Four. This is for commercial services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The requirement covers the procurement for Engineering Inspection Regime in support of Carrier Strike Group Four. This requirement is a sole source, and the justification will be attached to the solicitation.
Perform all required inspections and surveys as mandated by current ABS rules and regulations. Report deficient conditions, systems or any other discrepancies that fall under the ABS rules and regulations when noted in inspections and surveys in a timely manner to eachships Master and Chief Engineer, as well as the CSG-4 Port Engineer assigned to that vessel and the CSG-4 TSV Squadron Program Manager.