Usns spearhead - transportation devices

The Military Sealift Command, part of the Department of the Navy, is conducting market research to identify potential sources for transportation and preservation materials required for the USNS SPEARHEAD (T-EPF 1). The procurement includes Transportation Devices, Desiccant Bags, Corrosion Inhibitor, Industrial Gloves, Brown Adhesive Tape (50 MM), and Preservation Materials, falling under NAICS code 336999 (All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC 8150 (Freight Containers). Interested contractors must submit capabilities packages by Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST via email. The submission must include company profile, employee count, facility location, DUNS number, CAGE Code, and small business status information. The government plans to use the responses to determine appropriate procurement strategies and anticipates contract award on or about August 25, 2025.

This opportunity currently has no set-aside designation, though the government will determine whether a small business set-aside is appropriate after reviewing the submitted capabilities packages. The notice specifically encourages responses from small businesses, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and 8(a) certified businesses, indicating the government's interest in supporting these categories. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are mentioned in the sources sought notice. The document does not specify contract values, budget ranges, or quantities for the required materials, as this is a market research phase designed to assess available sources and capabilities. The relatively short response timeframe of seven days suggests the government may be operating under expedited procurement requirements for the USNS SPEARHEAD's operational needs.