Sources Sought-ROV.docx

This is a sources sought notice for Market Research purposes ONLY. This notice does not constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary. This information will be used to determine the availability of contractors capable of meeting the Government’s minimum requirements. Telephone calls will not be accepted. Any questions regarding this notice shall be submitted in writing via email.

Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville (FLCJ) is seeking sources to determine if there are potentially qualified U.S Small Business Administration (SBA) certified 8(a), Service Disable Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), HUBZone Small Business, Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) and/or Small Business (SB) that are capable of providing Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV), the units will be utilized for conducting underwater inspections, maintenance support, and search and recovery operations on naval vessels and associated infrastructure. Some requirements for the ROVs are, depth rating of 280 meters, 4k camera system, LED lighting 3,000 lumens, Manipulator arm, and tether system.

The potential North American Industrial Classification System Code (NAICS) Code is 334511- Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing.

Submission Requirements: Interested sources are invited to respond to this sources sought announcement by submitting the following:

1) Contractor Information: Provide your company name, address, POC name, phone number, email, CAGE code and NAICS.

2) Size of business - Large Business or Small Business. If small, please provide the socioeconomic status.

3) If the services can be solicited from a General Services Administration (GSA) schedule contract vehicle or Open market.

4) A brief description of the capability, resources, technical competencies and organizational experience related to the key task areas. Standard brochures and/or paraphrasing of the Draft DOR will not be considered sufficient to demonstrate the capabilities of an interested party.

Those firms interested in providing information in response to this sources sought are requested to provide the above information to contract specialist Quentin Keaton, quentin.l.keaton.civ@us.navy.mil and contracting officer Kyle Nelson, kyle.a.nelson2.civ@us.navy.mil by 0900 am EST, 04 June 2026. The subject line of the e-mail shall read: Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV) -Sources Sought. Submissions shall not exceed five (5) single sided pages in length.

Confidentiality: No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).