Vessels and Vessel Support
ID: 70Z08425LOG930004Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDLOG-9NORFOLK, VA, 23510, USA

NAICS

All Other Support Activities for Transportation (488999)

PSC

LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- SHIPS, SMALL CRAFT, PONTOONS, AND FLOATING DOCKS (W019)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ee7f5078b63f4b9c8a0ca4479a51af6b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard, is seeking vendors capable of providing vessels and vessel support for its Aviation Training Program in Jacksonville, Florida. The procurement requires vendors to supply and operate vessels that meet specific operational criteria, including a length between 25 and 50 feet, dual outboard motors, and the ability to simulate evasive maneuvers for helicopter tactical training. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the Coast Guard's training capabilities, particularly for the Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON). Interested parties must respond to this Sources Sought notice by April 28, 2025, at 4 PM EST, and can direct inquiries to Tina Ford at tina.m.ford@uscg.mil or Tyrone Minnifield at tyrone.minnifield2@uscg.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Tina Ford
    tina.m.ford@uscg.mil
    Tyrone Minnifield
    (206) 815-3300
    Tyrone.Minnifield2@uscg.mil
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