JB CHS Small Boat Maintenance and Repair Services
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Solicitation #
FA441826Q0051
NAICS
488390
PSC
J019
Set-aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Posted
July 17, 2026
Response due
August 14, 2026
Place of performance
Charleston AFB, SC
What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking a contractor for small boat maintenance and repair services, specifically under NAICS code 488390. This total small business set-aside opportunity is suitable for small businesses, as it is restricted to their participation. Bidders should track the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notice, as it provides a synopsis of the requirements and solicitation details, allowing them to prepare accordingly for the procurement process.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
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COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS
Joint Base Charleston (JB CHS) Small Boat Maintenance and Repair Services
RFQ – FA441826Q0051
(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial
services prepared in accordance with RFO part 12. This announcement constitutes the
only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be
issued.
Solicitation number FA441826Q0051 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for
Joint Base Charleston (JB CHS) Small Boat Maintenance and Repair Services.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable Product Service
Code is J019 - Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment—Ships, Small Craft, Pontoons, and
Floating Docks and NAICS code is 488390 - Other Support Activities for Water
Transportation for this acquisition. The size standard for the appliable NAICS is $47M.
This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of
provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov and by
selecting FAR Overhaul.
This is not a Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rated acquisition.
(ii) A list of line-item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure (including
option(s), if applicable). See attached RFQ pricing sheet, Atch 03.
(iii) The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, consumables, equipment,
transportation, and any other items necessary to perform cleaning, Preventative
Maintenance and Inspections (PMI), and repair services to all vessels and support
equipment to include mechanical and electrical components of equipment in accordance
with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) (Atch 01). Additionally, the contractor
shall provide vessel-operating service during regular hours and line handling services for
arriving and departing ships and submarines. Vessel operating may include maneuvering,
launching, shuffling, recovering and towing vessels up to 30 feet in length. The
contractor shall ensure all personnel assigned possess and maintain the certification and
training requirements to include the Small Vessel Coxswain Certification, Forklift
Certification, and Outboard Engine Maintenance Certification.
(iv) This acquisition shall be F.O.B Destination. The place of performance is Joint Base
Charleston – Naval Weapons Stations, Goose Creek, SC 29445. The period of
performance is one base year and four (4) one-year option periods (01 Oct 2026 – 30 Sep
2031).
(v) See Attachment 05 for a list of solicitation provisions and contract clauses that apply
to the acquisition.
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(vi) Offers in response to this acquisition are due 14 August 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT and
must be submitted electronically by email to Madison Nerenberg, Contract Specialist,
madison.nerenberg@us.af.mil and Taylor McDaniel, Contracting Officer, at
taylor.mcdaniel.1@us.af.mil.
(vii) Any other additional information required by 5.101(c):
1. RFO Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and
Commercial Services (Deviation 2026-O0038) applies to this acquisition and the
following addendum applies. At a minimum, the offeror shall:
a. Submit a completed copy of Atch 03, RFQ Fill-in sheet to include estimated regular
and after hours labor rates and the labor category under Repair CLINs X002 & X004;
b. Submit a Mission-Essential Services Plan IAW PWS Section 5.6.1. to include the
required elements IAW R-DFARS Provision 252.237-7024;
c. Submit proof of current Coxswain Certification and Outboard Engine Maintenance
Certification;
d. Submit proof of the ability to meet the tiered response timelines for Emergency and
Routine service calls for corrective maintenance;
e. Submit three (3) relevant past performance references with contact information for
services performed in the past three (3) years. Furnish the following information for each
past performance contract listed:
1. Company
2. Service - Relevant to this acquisition
3. Contracting Agency/Customer
4. Contract Number
5. Contract Dollar Value (Specify Annual and Total Value)
6. Period of Performance
7. Verified, up-to-date name, email address, telephone number of the Contracting Officer
or Contracting Officer Representative;
f. A non-mandatory site visit will be held at the Joint Base Charleston - Naval Weapons
Station, Waterfront Operations facility at 0900 AM EDT on Thursday, 30 July 2026. Site
visit attendees will meet at the Redbank Club (Parking Lot), 2316 Redbank Rd., Bldg.
942, Goose Creek, SC 29445. All prospective offerors interested in attending the site visit
shall submit a completed Base Access Form 111 (Atch 04) and a copy of a Real ID (front
and back) for each contractor personnel to Madison Nerenberg, Contract Specialist, at
madison.nerenberg@us.af.mil and Taylor McDaniel, Contracting Officer, at
taylor.mcdaniel.1@us.af.mil by Friday, 24 July 2026 at 1200 PM EDT if they plan to
attend. Offerors are limited to two (2) personnel per company;
g. Questions relating to this acquisition must be submitted to Madison Nerenberg at
madison.nerenberg@us.af.mil and Taylor McDaniel at taylor.mcdaniel.1@us.af.mil by
Monday, 03 Aug 2026 at 1400 PM EDT. Answers will be provided no later than
Friday, 07 Aug 2026 at 1200 PM EDT.
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2. RFO Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial
Services (Feb 2026) (Deviation 2026-O0038) applies to this acquisition, and the
following addendum is applicable for evaluation procedures and determining the basis for
award:
a. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the
responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous
to the government, price and other factors considered.
b. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers in the relative order of
importance:
(1) Price;
(2) Technical Capability; and
(3) Past Performance
Technical capability and past performance when combined are significantly m…
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