FAQ - Maritime Industrial Base Lines of Effort RFI - 9.29.25.pdf
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This Request for Information (RFI) is seeking input from qualified domestic entities regarding the Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) Lines of Effort (LOE). The RFI is designed to gather information about potential maritime industry capabilities and approaches, with the goal of informing a possible future solicitation. Key details include a response deadline of October 15, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT, with submissions to be made via an online form at https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/i5yw3JeAN2. Questions can be submitted to Mr. Matthew Craft and Mr. Jonathan Overton by October 1, 2025.
The document emphasizes that this RFI is purely for informational and planning purposes and does not guarantee a subsequent solicitation or contract award. The Navy is exploring the potential formation of a consortium or consortia in the maritime industrial space, welcoming responses from both private equity/investment entities and companies currently operating in the maritime sector. While no specific number of awards is predetermined, the government will use the gathered information to develop its acquisition strategy. All responses will be kept confidential, though the information may be used to inform a potential future public solicitation.
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Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) Lines of Effort (LOE) Request For Information (RFI)
Frequently Asked Questions as of 29 September 2025
1. When are responses due?
Responses must be submitted by October 15, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT.
2. Where should I submit my response?
https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/i5yw3JeAN2
3. How can I submit questions regarding this announcement?
Questions should be submitted in writing to Mr. Matthew Craft [matthew.r.craft7.civ@us.navy.mil] and Mr. Jonathan Overton [jonathan.m.overton3.civ@us.navy.mil] by October 1, 2025.
4. Can the character limit be increased?
The purpose of this RFI is to gather a broad overview of the capabilities and approaches available in the market. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation of all responses, we will maintain the original character limit for all respondents.
5. Will RFI responses be publicly released?
No, the responses to this RFI will not be publicly released. However, the Government may use the information gathered from the responses to inform the development of a potential future solicitation, which would be publicly available.
6. How should proprietary information be marked in the online form?
Please use the "Company Name" field to state that your entire response is proprietary.
7. When will a solicitation be released?
This RFI is issued for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation, Request for Quote (RFQ), or an Invitation for Bids (IFB). This RFI is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract or agreement.
8. How many awards are anticipated?
The purpose of this RFI is to gather information to inform the Government's acquisition strategy. This RFI is solely for informational purposes and does not constitute a commitment to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The determination of whether a https://usg01.safelinks.protection.office365.us/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.osi.apps.mil%2Fr%2Fi5yw3JeAN2&data=05%7C02%7Cjonathan.m.overton3.civ%40us.navy.mil%7Ce66bdc508f124dc8448d08ddfbd6f7d3%7Ce3333e00c8774b87b6ad45e942de1750%7C0%7C0%7C638943622899669730%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=4gOGVVz2HpUhZFjd%2Bz00rXsSFoeiQgr18%2FuRxijOIwI%3D&reserved=0 single award or multiple awards will be made will be based on the information received, should the Government decide to pursue a solicitation. Therefore, a final decision has not yet been made regarding the number of potential awards.
9. What type of institutions are eligible to submit a response?
All qualified domestic entities are welcome to respond to this RFI. This RFI is issued for informational and planning purposes only.
10. Is the intent of the consortium to assemble companies that are private equity/investment related, or is it the intent to assemble companies that are currently executing in the maritime industrial space today and looking to scale their maritime capacity and capability?
This RFI is for informational and planning purposes to determine how a potential consortium or consortia would operate. The specific direction and composition of any future consortium is dependent upon the range of responses received to this RFI. At this early stage, we welcome responses from all types of qualified entities, including those with private equity/investment interests and those currently executing in the maritime industrial space, to help inform our planning efforts.
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