Opportunity
SAM #N0018926LQ118
U.S. Navy Seeks ABS Vessel Inspection and Certification Services for Training Support Vessels
Buyer
NAVSUP FLC Norfolk
Posted
May 07, 2026
Respond By
May 13, 2026
Identifier
N0018926LQ118
NAICS
541990, 488390, 541620
This opportunity supports the U.S. Navy's Carrier Strike Group FOUR and Training Support Vessel Squadron Four with essential vessel inspection and certification services. - 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-certified surveyors to perform regular engineering inspections, maintenance oversight, and dry dock event attendance for Training Support Vessels TSV-1 PREVAIL, TSV-3 HUNTER, TSV-4 NARRAGANSETT, and TSV-5 VINDICATOR - Inspection regime includes approximately eight 2-hour visits per quarter per vessel, weekly maintenance oversight, and reporting of deficiencies - Maintain certification databases and provide inspection reports to ship personnel and program managers - Unique Requirements: - All services must comply with current ABS rules and regulations - VINDICATOR requires new ABS classification - Sole source justification is attached; only ABS can fulfill the requirement - Place of Performance: - Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story (JEBLC-FS), including piers 12, 13, and 18 - NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Contracting Department - ABS office in Newport News, VA - No products or equipment are requested; only specialized inspection and certification 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.