Watercraft Fire Fighting Part - Sponson Kit

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Rock Island Arsenal is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for a Watercraft Fire Fighting Part - Sponson Kit for the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command at Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point (MOTSU). The specific requirement is for ONE Replacement Sponson Kit with precise engineering specifications, including an OEM Product designation of [E7900209-GV-Primary] for a 34' Tapered Hybrid in BLUE color. The sponson must fit securely onto the hull or mounting brackets without requiring any structural modifications such as cutting, drilling, or welding. Critical design requirements include ensuring a precise, compatible fit and maintaining the structural integrity of the existing hull or mounting brackets under various load and stress conditions. The RFI is currently posted as a pre-solicitation notice with a response deadline of March 12, 2025, and is intended solely for information and market research purposes.

The contract opportunity is not designated with any specific set-aside and falls under the NAICS Category 336611 for Ship Building and Repairing, with a Product Service Code (PSC) of 1925 for Special Service Vessels. While no specific award value or budget range is currently disclosed, the procurement is for a single replacement sponson kit, suggesting a potentially targeted and specialized acquisition. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent contractors or provide detailed information about potential award timeline or contract duration. Interested vendors are expected to focus on demonstrating their ability to meet the precise engineering and structural compatibility requirements outlined in the RFI. The procurement will be managed through the Defense sector, specifically by the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command at Rock Island Arsenal.