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Subject: Sole source Boat Rental
Solicitation Number: N0016426Q0173
Notice Type: SOLICIT
NAICS: 532411
Set-Aside: No Set aside used
Notice Published: 06-09-26
Response Due: 06-12-26

Agency: Department of the Navy
Office: NSWC CRANE
Contact: CHRIS JONES This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Office Address: CRANE, IN 47522-5001
Place of Performance: Alpena, MI 49707


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Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for boat rentals with manned crews for a test event at Thunder Bay in Accordance with the Statement of Work. The proposed contract action is for the services or supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation. under Simplified Acquistion Procedures. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov. This solicitation is being issued pursuant to Simplified Acquistion Procedures. Solicitation Number N0016426Q0173 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto. All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation. For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. Quotes shall be e-mailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. All required information must be received on or before 12 JUNE 2026 04:00 PM EASTERN TIME.