Sources Sought for Port Security Barrier (PSB) Operations in Gaeta, Italy

The U.S. Navy, through the Navsup FLC Sigonella Naples Office, is conducting market research to identify qualified contractors for the operation of the Port Security Barrier (PSB) at Naval Support Activity Gaeta, Italy. This effort, identified by solicitation number 20260003671 and posted on April 29, 2026, with responses due by May 10, 2026, seeks industry input on capability to provide 24/7 vessel access control through the Main and Side Gates, responding within one hour to scheduled and unscheduled movements throughout the year, which include approximately 60 main gate and 140 side gate operations. Contractors must supply all personnel, equipment, and logistics necessary to operate a seaworthy tugboat capable of functioning in winds up to 45 knots, maintain compliance with U.S. and Italian maritime, environmental, and safety regulations including MARPOL Annex I, and implement a certified Quality Management System and Safety Program. Personnel must be medically and psychologically fit, hold valid Italian boating licenses for vessels over 80 HP, be fluent in English, undergo drug testing, and obtain base entry clearance with government-issued identification. Operational reporting is mandatory, requiring monthly and annual summaries, immediate notification of accidents or equipment failures, and detailed incident documentation. The contractor will not be paid for services during the sources sought phase and no pricing information is included in this notice; cost and payment terms will be defined in a future solicitation. The Technical Point of Contact for operational matters is LCDR Karen Buchanan, with MMCS Malcolm Willis and BM2 Juanpaulo Capati supporting daily coordination. No contracting officer information is provided, and the government retains final authority for acceptance of services, equipment, and personnel at the Gaeta waterfront location. Offerors must submit a single 10-page Capability Statement via email by the deadline, including company profile, business size status under NAICS 488330, relevant experience, and operational capability, with required representations including UEI, CAGE code, and any applicable socioeconomic certifications. This is a non-set-aside market research initiative with no formal contract award anticipated at this stage.