Non-standard Maritime Vessel Lease

The United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM) is seeking to lease a non-standard maritime vessel for a specialized maritime operation in Nome, Alaska from August 2-15, 2025. The solicitation (H9229525QE001) requires an ocean-going trawler-styled motor yacht between 20-25 meters in length, capable of berthing ten passengers and equipped with specific technical capabilities including station keeping, bow thrusters, and an enclosed bridge. Interested vendors must submit quotes via email to TSgt Trenton Beavers by May 22, 2025, at 1400 EST, with submissions limited to 15 pages. Vendors are required to have an active System for Award Management (SAM) account and provide a CAGE number and Unique Entity Identifier. The government will evaluate quotes using a lowest price technically acceptable approach, considering two primary factors: technical acceptability and price, with the intent to award to the most advantageous offer that meets all technical and delivery requirements.

The solicitation is specifically set aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) under NAICS category 532411 for Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing. The vessel will be located and operated in Nome, Alaska, with the contractor responsible for providing a fully fueled and functioning vessel and coordinating pier space and 24-hour accessibility at the Port of Nome. While specific award values are not disclosed, the contract is structured as a firm-fixed price procurement with a 13-day lease period. The vessel must be capable of mounting 80-pound emitters and will be crewed by Department of Defense personnel, with strict prohibitions on recording devices. Quotes must remain valid for at least 60 days, and the government reserves the right to make an award without further exchanges or potentially enter into discussions with offerors if deemed in the best interest of the government.