Tow Hauser and lines

This Special Notice, posted on April 7, 2026, by the Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command, announces the agency's intent to procure Towing Hauser, Lashing Gear, and LCAC Towing Lines. The notice is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, indicating that only small business entities are eligible to compete for this opportunity. This is a notice of intent rather than an active solicitation, and it serves to inform potential contractors of the Navy's forthcoming competitive procurement activity. The procurement falls under NAICS code 314994, which encompasses rope, cordage, twine, tire cord, and tire fabric mills. The Contracting Office plans to solicit directly from at least three sources to fulfill the requesting office's requirements for these specialized maritime products.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to provide advance notification that the Navy will issue a competitive solicitation targeting small business contractors capable of supplying the specified towing and lashing equipment. While this notice itself is not a solicitation and does not represent an active contract opportunity, it establishes a brief timeline, with a posted date of April 7, 2026, and an indicated due date of April 8, 2026, suggesting that formal solicitation documents will be released imminently. To participate in the anticipated procurement, interested contractors must be certified as small businesses and possess the capability to manufacture or supply high-quality towing and rigging equipment suitable for naval operations, particularly for Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) vessels. This advance notice allows qualified small business firms in the maritime equipment supply industry to prepare their proposals and capabilities statements in advance of the formal solicitation release.