Harbor Pilot Services for NBVC

The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center San Diego is soliciting proposals for Harbor Pilot Services to support safe movements of U.S. military vessels at Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) in Port Hueneme, California. The contractor must provide qualified harbor pilots available 24/7 to facilitate the safe navigation of submarines, ships, barges, floating cranes, and target ships within NBVC harbor. Key qualifications include possession of a current U.S. Coast Guard Master's License with First Class Pilot Endorsement for Port Hueneme, at least three years of piloting experience with military vessels, U.S. citizenship, and designation by the Port of Hueneme Pilots Association. Evaluation will be conducted on a best value basis with technical merit and past performance factors weighted equally to price considerations. Proposals must be submitted electronically to patricia.castillo26.civ@us.navy.mil by November 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, with award expected to be made without further discussions.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 488330 (Navigational Services to Shipping), with a business size standard of $47 million. The contract will be structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price commercial award with a base year running from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026, followed by four optional one-year extensions through November 30, 2030. Pilotage rates will be assessed according to the Oxnard Harbor District Port of Hueneme tariff schedule, with pricing to be provided by offerors across 15 different vessel classes for inbound movements, outbound movements, cancellations, delays, and emergency visits. All contractor personnel must be U.S. citizens and obtain the necessary security clearances and investigations. Services will be performed at Port Hueneme, California, with the government providing a standard two-hour notice for required pilotage services.