Sources Sought-Towing Bridle Assembly & Mooring Lines
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Notice type
Sources Sought
Solicitation #
N0016126PR00125
NAICS
314994
PSC
4020
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Posted
June 1, 2026
Response due
June 8, 2026
Place of performance
Annapolis, MD
What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking suppliers for towing bridle assemblies and mooring lines for the United States Naval Academy's Waterfront Readiness Department in Annapolis, MD. This opportunity is not set aside for small businesses, meaning all business types can compete. The notice is a Sources Sought, indicating the government is gathering information rather than soliciting bids at this stage; interested parties should track this opportunity for future developments.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
DEPARTMENT OF WATER FRONT READINESS
SMALL CRAFT REPAIR FACILITY
UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY ANNAPOLIS, MD
STATEMENT OF WORK
PURCHASE TOWING BRIDLE ASSEMBLY & MOORING LINES
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1.0 BACKGROUND
The United States Naval Academy (USNA) Water Front Readiness Department is a division
of the USNA that supports the seamanship program for training Midshipmen on their
navigational skills at sea. We maintain Yard Patrol Crafts, Sailboats, Yachts, and a variety of
small boats all used to assist in mission set forth during each academic year.
2.0 SCOPE
USNA’s Yard Patrol Crafts have several mooring and towing hawsers lines that have met their
end of life cycle and require replacement. Replacement of mooring lines is essential in
preparation for upcoming INSURV inspections and underway block cruises for Midshipmen
training each year.
3.0 SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 ASSEMBLY AS PER CUSTOMERS SPECIFICATIONS TOW BRIDLE ASSEMBLY -
110' YARD PATROL CRAFT.
3.1.2 TOW LEG - 1-1/8" DIA X 300' WHITE12-STRAND NYLON WITH 6' EYE SPLICE
ON ONE END AND OTHER END WITH ANYLITE-SPOOL-SHEILD-SHACKLE
3.1.3 QTY -2 BRIDLE LEGS - 1-1/8" X 50' WHITE DOUBLE BRAID NYLON WITH 24"
EYE SPLICE ON ONE END AND OTHER END WITH A NYLITE-SPOOL-SHEILD-
SHACKLE
3.1.4 QTY -4800 FT- 1-1/8" WHITE EURO12-STRAND NYLON ROPE – DOMESTIC
3.1.5 QTY-36 EA -12-STRAND SPLICE 7/8" TO 1-1/4"
3.1.6 QTY-48 EA- #5 NYLITE SPOOL SHIELD AND SHACKLE 1-1/8"-1-5/16" ROPE
7.5TWLL GO UP 1 SIZE FOR AMSTEEL & 2 SIZES FOR AMSTEEL BLUE
3.1.7 QTY -1840 FT-1-1/8" DIAM (2-3/4" CIRC) WHITE NYLON YACHT BRAID
DOMESTIC
3.1.8 QTY -64 EA - BRAIDED SPLICE 1-1/8" TO 1-1/4"
3.2 QTY-154 EA 1’’ DIAM (3” CIRC.) X 100’ WHITE DOUBLEBRAID NYLON
DOCKLINE 4FT EYE
WITH CHAFE ONE END OTHER END WHIPPED.
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DEPARTMENT OF WATER FRONT READINESS
SMALL CRAFT REPAIR FACILITY
UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY ANNAPOLIS, MD
4.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
TO ARRIVE NO LATER THAN AUG 30,2021
5.0 HOURS OF OPERATION
Delivery shall be performed during normal business hours 7:30-3:00 pm M-F
6.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
Delivery to Attention: Ryan Northcraft, United States Naval Academy, Waterfront
Readiness, 66 Halligan Road, Annapolis, MD 21402
7.0 TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT AND INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
This person is the Contracting Officer’s Representative under this order and the person
responsible for performing inspection and acceptance of the contractor’s performance.
Name: LT Michael P. Bocchicchia III
Maintenance Officer, Waterfront Readiness, U.S. Naval Academy
Tel: (410)293-9143
Email: bocchicc@usna.edu
Name: Aaron K Stewart
Foreman Small Craft Repair Facility, Waterfront Readiness, U.S. Naval Academy
Tel: (410)293-9133
Email: stewart@usna.edu
Name: Davindra L Lewis
H-Division YP Planner, Waterfront Readiness, U.S. Naval Academy
Tel: (410)293-9151
Email: lewis@usna.edu
8.0 FINANCIAL POINT OF CONTACT
FPOC: Roxanne Feeney
Supervisory Financial Management Analyst, Commandant of Midshipmen Finance Office,
U.S. Naval Academy
Tel: 410-293-7016
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DEPARTMENT OF WATER FRONT READINESS
SMALL CRAFT REPAIR FACILITY
UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY ANNAPOLIS, MD
Email: rfeeney@usna.edu
WAWF Acceptance: Rejuny D Caswell
Supply Management Specialist, Waterfront Readiness, U.S. Naval Academy
Tel: 410-293-9156
Email: rcaswell@usna.edu
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