Opportunity
SAM #N0018926QL270
Sole Source Towing and Docking Services for Navy LCUs During 2026 Hurricane Season
Buyer
NAVSUP FLC Norfolk
Posted
July 14, 2026
Respond By
July 15, 2026
Identifier
N0018926QL270
NAICS
488320, 483211, 488330
This notice details a planned sole source procurement by NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk for marine vessel towing and storage services during the 2026 Hurricane Season. - Agency: NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (Department of the Navy) - Sole source vendor: Fairlead Boatworks, Inc. - Services required: - Towing and docking of Landing Craft Utility (LCU) vessels 1643, 1644, and 1664 - Capability to lift and store up to four 135' long, 200-ton LCUs simultaneously - Use of certified travel lifts and sufficient laydown area - Exclusive capacity reservation for the duration of the hurricane season - Estimated contract value: $285,363.31 - Procurement justification: Only Fairlead Boatworks, Inc. is deemed capable due to unique facility requirements - Other vendors may submit written challenges if they can demonstrate equivalent capabilities, but the government will determine if competition is warranted - No specific product part numbers or quantities for goods; focus is on specialized services - Period of performance: From contract award (anticipated by 30 November 2026) through the 2026 Hurricane Season
Description
In accordance with FAR 6.302-1, NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk Office intends to award a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price Contract to Fairlead Boatworks, Inc. - Mairne Vessel Towing and Storage. This notice of intent is not a request for proposals or quotations; however, any challenges to this sole source must be received in writing and sent to joseph.l.frech.civ@us.navy.mil to be considered by the Government for the purpose of determining whether or not to compete the requirement. Challenges must include information sufficient to enable the Government to make a determination that an equivalent service exists which would meet the Governments needs as stated herein. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.