RFI 2: Sources Sought for Large Ship Repair Services at Naval Station Rota, Spain
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
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The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella, acting on behalf of the Forward Deployed Regional Maintenance Center (FDRMC), is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to gather industry input on large ship repair and maintenance services at Naval Station Rota, Spain. This RFI is a follow-up to a previous Sources Sought Notice and is intended solely for information and planning purposes; it is not a solicitation, and no proposals are being requested or accepted at this stage. The primary objective is to share a draft Statement of Work (SOW) with potential contractors and invite feedback on various aspects including the clarity and feasibility of the requirements, potential performance risks or barriers, best practices, innovative approaches, performance standards, and contractor qualifications. All input received may be used to refine the final SOW and acquisition strategy for a planned solicitation expected in December 2026. Respondents are encouraged to submit comments and recommendations clearly referenced to the draft SOW by the stated deadline, with all costs borne by the respondents. The focus of the contract is on ship repair and maintenance services under NAICS code 336611, related to shipbuilding and repairing, specifically servicing large naval vessels at the Rota facility. Security requirements mandate that contractors must be capable of obtaining U.S. Secret-level security clearances for personnel and comply with relevant DoD and National Industrial Security Program regulations, particularly for foreign entities operating on U.S. naval installations abroad under Status of Forces Agreements and bilateral defense agreements. Contractors must demonstrate qualifications such as MSRA or ABR agreements, ISO 9001:2015 certification, dry-dock credentials, and classification society approvals including ABS or equivalents. Compliance with Spanish labor laws, environmental rules, port authority regulations, and necessary local permitting is also required. The solicitation environment is full and open competition with no anticipated set-asides. In addition to capability statements, respondents are advised to include detailed technical data or past performance documentation as appendices, and all submissions must adhere to format and page limits. The government emphasizes that this is a market research initiative only and will not reimburse costs related to response preparation.
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Rota, ES-CA, 11520, ESPSet-Aside
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Full Description
Original Notice Reference: This notice is a follow-on to the Sources Sought Notice (SSN) previously posted under Solicitation Number N6817126RT003. This new RFI uses the original posting for historical reference and context.
Description:
The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Sigonella, on behalf of the Forward Deployed Regional Maintenance Center (FDRMC), is issuing this follow-up Request for Information (RFI) to continue market research for large ship repair and maintenance services at Naval Station Rota, Spain.
The primary purpose of this new RFI is to share a draft Statement of Work (SOW) with industry. We invite all interested vendors to review the attached draft SOW and provide feedback, comments, and recommendations. This feedback is highly valued and may be incorporated into the final SOW for a future solicitation.
Your insights will help the U.S. Government refine its requirements and develop a more effective acquisition strategy. We are particularly interested in feedback related to:
- The clarity, feasibility, and completeness of the requirements outlined in the draft SOW.
- Potential challenges, risks, or barriers to performance that may not have been fully addressed.
- Industry best practices, innovative solutions, or alternative approaches that could improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- The realism of performance standards, reporting requirements, and contractor qualifications.
Key Information:
- This is NOT a solicitation. This is an RFI issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future.
- No proposals are being requested. The Government will not accept proposals in response to this RFI. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense.
- Site Visit Update: A site visit was considered for this stage but will be postponed and is now planned to occur during the actual solicitation period, anticipated for posting December 2026.
Instructions for Response:
Interested parties are encouraged to submit written feedback on the attached draft SOW. While there is no prescribed format, please clearly reference the SOW section and paragraph number for each comment or recommendation to ensure clarity.
Please submit all responses and questions electronically to [nelson.j.arias.civ@us.navy.mil] by the deadline specified in this notice.
Thank you for your interest and participation in this important market research effort.
Attachments:
- Draft Statement of Work (SOW) - [Filename: FDRMC Rota Program SOW (Revised 9-Jun-26).docx]
- Original Sources Sought Notice (For Historical Reference) - [Filename: 2.03 N6817126RT003 SSN 260317.docx]