N5523626Q0036-USS anchorage (LPD-23), CIS-scaffolding

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command has issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) N5523626Q0036 to procure scaffolding labor, services, equipment, and materials for on-load, assembly, certification, modification, disassembly, and offload operations aboard USS Anchorage (LPD-23). The contractor must provide comprehensive scaffolding and fall protection solutions, including all management, administrative services, tools, rigging services, crane services, transportation, testing, and utilities in compliance with extensive regulatory requirements including OSHA shipyard employment standards (29 CFR Part 1915) and NAVSEA standards. A critical requirement is that contractors must maintain a Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC)-approved Quality Management System compliant with NAVSEA Standard Item 009-04 to be eligible for award. The Government will evaluate proposals using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, with award decisions based on price reasonableness, technical acceptability through Quality Management System approval, and past performance. The quote submission deadline is February 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM Pacific Time, with a mandatory ship check scheduled for February 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM at Pier 4, Naval Base San Diego; the Government will not reimburse any costs associated with the ship inspection.

This solicitation is designated as a total small business set-away under NAICS code 532490, making any quotes from large businesses ineligible for award. No incumbent contractor information is provided in the solicitation documents. The contract value is not explicitly stated in the available materials, though the itemized pricing sheet identifies twelve line items covering fixed scaffolding in three height configurations (6.5, 19.5, and 26 feet), hanging scaffolding rentals, and on-load/offload labor measured in hours. The Period of Performance runs from March 2, 2026 through March 13, 2026, with key milestones including on-load and assembly completion by March 2-3, 2026, green tag certification by March 3, 2026, active use March 4-11, 2026, and disassembly and offload completion by March 13, 2026. Performance location is Naval Base San Diego, specifically USS Anchorage at Pier 4 in San Diego, California, with Deliveries FOB Destination.