RFI USNA Pusher Workboat.pdf

Pusher Workboat Solicitation Number: N00024-25-R-2266 Agency: Department of the Navy Office: Naval Sea Systems Command Location: NAVSEA HQ

Synopsis:

DISCLOSURE:

This is a Request for Information (RFI) notice only. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and a formal solicitation is not available at this time. This RFI is for informational planning purposes, and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an RFP, contract, or order for any actual procurement of materials, machinery, supply or service. The Government will not pay for any effort expended or any material provided in response to this announcement.

All costs associated with responding to this RFI are solely at the responding parties' expense.

This RFI is open to all interested domestic parties. Should an RFP for procurement be issued, boats constructed or located outside the U.S. are not permitted.

Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract or agreement. The Government will not be obligated to pursue any particular acquisition alternative because of this RFI. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if one is issued.

Specific responses to the approaches will not disqualify or have an impact on participation and evaluation on future solicitations.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this RFI is to engage with industry stakeholders and other interested entities to provide information related to current technical requirements and capabilities for prospective Pusher Workboat. This vessel will operate in and around the United States Naval Academy (USNA), supporting the maneuvering and docking of Yard Patrol (YP) training craft, as well as providing general logistical support in and around campus waterways.

While this RFI does not request specific proposals or detailed submissions, interested parties are welcome to respond to express their interest and provide any relevant insights or information they wish to share.

The Navy plans to award a commercial off the shelf (COTs) contract in FY26 for one (1) Pusher Workboat to be delivered to the USNA in Annapolis, MD.

The notional schedule listed below is provided for planning purposes only. The Government is not obligated to pursue this schedule or a future solicitation because of this RFI.

1. Release final RFP 3rd QTR FY26.

2. Anticipated award 4th QTR FY26.

DESCRIPTION: Pusher Workboats are required to provide support to USNA YP trainee crews with maneuvering and docking as well as general yardwork in and around the college campus.

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Model: Steel hull with tall flybridge/pilot house Transportation: Ability to be transferred via truck Paint Scheme: Black hull from main deck down, haze gray superstructure Length: 25ft – 28ft Beam: 14ft not to exceed 18ft Gross Weight: 8 to 12 tons Draft: Not to exceed 7ft Speed: 8 knots max Height: 25ft from waterline to top of wheelhouse Crew: 4 minimum with capacity to surge to 7 Bollard Requirement: None Propulsion: (2) Cummins QSB 6.7 305 HP MDI's ,Twin Disk MG-5075SC Marine Transmission Ratio: 2.88:1 , 34" x 17" Props, Torsional Coupling Electric Shift 305HP @ 2600 RPM EPA Tier 3, Peak Torque: 866 Ft-lb @ 1700 RPM Fuel Capacity, Transfer Rate, Lube Oil: (1) 500 - 525 – gallon (approx.) fuel cell/transfer tank.

Fuel System: Fuel Filter - 5 Micron, single spin on Fuel Water Separator: Single Racor 900MA with WIF sensor and harness, gauges for all liquids Deck Space/ Cargo Capacity / Winches, Crane & Other Equipment: Manual Winches Option Deck Fittings: Double horned cleats Lifting Padeyes: Mandatory topside at (4) main points Nav Equipment: Depth Finder VHF Radio: Yes HVAC: Yes

Photo of existing craft below.

Interested parties are free to submit information that may assist the Navy in its market research.

Interested sources are encouraged to submit a capability summary that does not exceed five (5) pages in length. Submission in PDF format is desired. Drawings sized to 8.5”x11” or 11”x17”.

All other documentation sized to 8.5”x11”.

The following information is requested (Please use as a checklist):

1. Provide company contact information.

• Name

• Position/Title

• Email Address

• Physical Address

• Telephone Number

2. General description of the company

• Small Business (Y/N)

• HUB Zone small business (Y/N)

• Service-Disabled Veteran Owned (Y/N)

• Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB)

• (Y/N)

• Women-owned small business (WOSB) concerns eligible (Y/N)

3. Provide location of company production facilities.

4. Please state the capability to build the Pusher Workboat.

5. Identify alternative contracting approaches, if any, which would benefit industry.

If none, please state “none”.

6. Provide any technical concerns regarding the configuration of the Pusher Workboat. If none, please state “none”.

7. Provide a description of the company’s relevant experience. If applicable, identify the number of delivered vessels, dates delivered, and customer.

o Describe facility production capacity (e.g. estimate on total construction time for the Pusher Workboat).

8. If available, please provide the following information for the candidate vessel:

• Vessel principal characteristics and capabilities

• Photos, drawings, and/or renderings

• Design, construction, regulatory and classification standards employed

9. Provide the approximate price for:

• Candidate vessel.

• Logistics Products i.e. Technical Manuals, Drawings and applicable Test Certifications

• Potential savings

Respondents are responsible for properly marking and clearly identifying proprietary information or trade secrets contained within their response. The Government will not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly marked and clearly identified. Information provided shall be treated as Business Sensitive and will not be shared outside of Government activities and agencies without the permission of the provider. Please do not provide classified information or use the marking “CONFIDENTIAL” as this marking is considered classified by the Government which would require special handling of the information.

Defense and commercial contractors, including small businesses, veteran-owned businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, HUB zone small businesses, and woman-owned small businesses are encouraged to monitor FBO for updates and to participate in any future solicitation, if one is issued.

This RFI is the continuation of market research under Part 10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and is not a RFP. Questions or comments regarding the intended procurement plan or the draft requirements may be directed to: Joe Saponaro, Contracting Officer – NAVSEA 02 (joseph.f.saponaro.civ@us.navy.mil), Jason Pratt, Contract Specialist, NAVSEA 02 (jason.t.pratt2.civ@us.navy.mil) and Matthew Warncke, Assistant Program Manager – PEO USC/PMS 300G (matthew.j.warncke.civ@us.navy.mil).

Responses are requested by 2:00 PM (EST) on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

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