UPDATED** Sources Sought for US Naval Academy Sailboats
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N00024-26-R-2203
- Agency
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Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 3366 Ship and Boat Building
- PSC
- 1940 Small Craft
- Place of performance
- United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking market research on commercially available sailboats to replace the U.S. Naval Academy's aging 44' MKII Sail Training Craft. The Navy is interested in hull designs and construction models for sailboats meeting specific technical and operational requirements, including vessel dimensions of 42-46 feet in length with a maximum beam of 12.75-14 feet, draft under 8 feet, and maximum air draft of 70 feet. Respondents must provide detailed information on hull layup and construction specifications, including lamination schedules, materials, core composition, and objective quality evidence demonstrating hull strength, resiliency, impact resistance, and stability per ISO 12215-5 and ISO 12217-2 Category A standards. The Navy also requires vessel certifications such as World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations Category 1, DNV, Lloyds, or ISO Category A, along with approximate unit pricing that includes logistics, technical manuals, and test certifications. Responses must be submitted in a maximum ten-page PDF format by 2:00 PM EST on February 27, 2026, with questions accepted through January 23, 2026. This RFI does not constitute a commitment to contract, and responses are submitted at the respondent's expense with no government obligation to pursue any acquisition.
There is no set-aside designation for this opportunity, and no incumbent contractor is identified. The Navy is seeking information on the potential acquisition of up to 20 new sailboats to replace the current vessel, though no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in this RFI. Respondents must demonstrate that their vessels can accommodate 10 personnel, operate 150-200 days annually, and feature desired characteristics such as a robust collision-resistant hull, coach roof with 6'5" headroom, wide side decks, large cockpit, carbon spar rigging, and cabin layouts with ten single berths, U-shaped galley, aft head, and navigation station. Interested parties including small businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and other designated business types are encouraged to participate, and foreign-designed boats are permitted provided the prime contractor meets all domestic U.S. manufacturing and Buy America Act requirements. The RFI response deadline has been extended to February 27, 2026, with a prior deadline for submitting questions to the Navy by January 23, 2026.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
The RFI response date is being extended to 27 February 2026. This RFI update contains changes as identified within the attachment. See attached for full details of this RFI.
This is a Request for Information (RFI) notice only. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), and a formal solicitation is not available at this time. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue a RFP, contract, or order.
This RFI is for informational planning purposes, and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government for any actual procurement of materials, machinery, or services. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. The Government will not pay for any effort expended or any material provided in response to this announcement. All costs associated with responding to this RFI are solely at the responding parties' expense.
This RFI is open to all interested parties both foreign and domestic based on the criteria set forth in the Buy America Act. Should an RFP for production be issued, boat designs which originate outside the U.S. are permitted as long as the prime contractor can meet all domestic United States manufacturing and solicitation requirements as described in the Buy America Act.
Respondents are solely responsible for properly marking and clearly identifying any proprietary information or trade secrets contained within their response. The Government will not be liable for, or suffer any consequential damages for, any proprietary information not properly marked and clearly identified. Proprietary information received in response to this RFI will be safeguarded and handled in accordance with applicable Government regulations. Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract or agreement. The Government will not be obligated to pursue any particular acquisition alternative because of this RFI. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if one is issued. Specific responses to the approaches will not disqualify or have an impact on participation and evaluation on future solicitations.
Update #1 ·
See attached for full details of this RFI.
This is a Request for Information (RFI) notice only. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), and a formal solicitation is not available at this time. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue a RFP, contract, or order.
This RFI is for informational planning purposes, and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government for any actual procurement of materials, machinery, or services. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. The Government will not pay for any effort expended or any material provided in response to this announcement. All costs associated with responding to this RFI are solely at the responding parties' expense.
This RFI is open to all interested parties both foreign and domestic based on the criteria set forth in the Buy America Act. Should an RFP for production be issued, boat designs which originate outside the U.S. are permitted as long as the prime contractor can meet all domestic United States manufacturing and solicitation requirements as described in the Buy America Act.
Respondents are solely responsible for properly marking and clearly identifying any proprietary information or trade secrets contained within their response. The Government will not be liable for, or suffer any consequential damages for, any proprietary information not properly marked and clearly identified. Proprietary information received in response to this RFI will be safeguarded and handled in accordance with applicable Government regulations. Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract or agreement. The Government will not be obligated to pursue any particular acquisition alternative because of this RFI. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if one is issued. Specific responses to the approaches will not disqualify or have an impact on participation and evaluation on future solicitations.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| N00024-26-R-2203_RFI_Update_2.3.26.pdf | ||
| N00024-26-R-2203 - RFI.pdf |
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