Marine mammal boat

The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Corona Division is seeking small businesses interested in providing Marine Mammal Boats for the U.S. Navy's Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific, Reconnaissance Division. The sources sought notice is for the procurement of two primary boats and two optional boats designed to detect, locate, mark, and recover objects in harbors and coastal areas. Potential contractors must submit their technical capabilities in writing to Elizabeth Groncki via email by June 3, 2025, at 12:00 pm PST, referencing Sources Sought Notice N6426725Q5027 in the subject line. The government will use the submitted information to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement, with the final decision solely at their discretion. Responses will be evaluated based on the ability to meet the comprehensive requirements outlined in the Draft Statement of Work, which includes detailed specifications for boat design, construction, testing, and delivery.

The pre-solicitation notice is set aside for total small business participation under NAICS code 336612 (Boat Building). While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract includes a complex 13-event payment schedule with percentages ranging from 2% to 25% of the total Boat Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) value. The contract requires providers to deliver a Technical Data Package, conduct Design Maturity Reviews, perform Pre-Delivery Inspections and Trials, and adhere to strict documentation and quality assurance processes. The boats will directly support the mission readiness of the NIWC Marine Mammal Program, with delivery and implementation timing contingent upon successful completion of each project milestone. The opportunity represents a specialized procurement for highly technical marine vessels with specific operational requirements for maritime object detection and recovery.