Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Boat Tow
Dept of Defense · Dept of the Navy · Sol. M6700127Q1001
Due in 17 daysSDVOSB sole source
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The Marine Corps contracting office at MCAS Cherry Point, NC wants a contractor to tow a decommissioned vessel from the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard to Brandt Island Shoal in Pamlico Sound, NC. The notice describes it as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside. Quotes are due October 27, 2026, and questions are due October 16, 2026.
Watch out for
- Conflicting set-aside wording. SAM.gov lists an SDVOSB sole source, while the text says all responsible small business sources may quote, so confirm who can bid in the attached RFQ.
All responsible small business sources may submit a quotation which will be considered.
- Short question window. Questions are due by October 16, 2026 and late questions are ignored.
Any questions received after the stated deadline will not be addressed.
- Specialized marine towing. Moving a decommissioned vessel along the coast needs towing equipment, crew and probably marine insurance, which many small firms lack.
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Full brief
What they want
- Tow a decommissioned vessel from the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard to Brandt Island Shoal, Pamlico Sound, NC
- Perform the work as required by Range Management at MCAS Cherry Point
- Follow the detailed Performance Work Statement in the attached RFQ
- Contract type
- Request for Quotation for professional services (combined synopsis/solicitation); pricing type not stated in the text
- Place of performance
- Tow from Philadelphia Naval Shipyard to Brandt Island Shoal, Pamlico Sound, NC
- Offers due
- October 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM Eastern (from the SAM.gov deadline field)
- How to submit
- Not stated in the notice text; follow the attached Request for Quotation. Questions go by email to the contract specialist.
What to include when you submit
- Send questions by email to the contract specialist by 4:00PM (EST) 16 October 2026; answers come as an amendment and late questions are not addressed
- Register in WAWF at piee.eb.mil to invoice and get paid
You must have
- Service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-aside
The proposed action is considered as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set-aside.
- Registered in SAM
Contractors interested in doing business with the government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
- Registered in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) to invoice and receive payment
Contractors must also be registered in the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) invoicing system at https://piee.eb.mil
Not in the notice text
- Vessel size, condition and towing requirements (in the attached Performance Work Statement)
- Required timeline for the tow
- How the award will be decided
- Insurance, bonding or Coast Guard requirements
- How to submit the quote
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Key facts
- Response due
- Oct 27, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC
- Posted
- Oct 9, 2026
- Notice type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Solicitation
- M6700127Q1001
- Agency
- Dept of Defense · Dept of the Navy
- Office
- Commanding General
- Set-aside
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Sole Source (FAR 19.14)
- NAICS
- 488330
- Product/service code
- V124
- Business type
- Transportation, logistics & vehicles
- Place of performance
- 28533
- Contracting contact
- Jeffrey Pennyjeffrey.penny@usmc.mil2524662844
- Versions
- 2 (amended since first posted)
What similar contracts paid
69 contracts at this agency for the same NAICS and product/service codes had activity in the last 5 years, according to USAspending.gov. Small businesses won 26% of the dollars in this market over the last 3 fiscal years.
Typical contract$185KMiddle half: $52.7K to $1.8M
Typical per year$932KValue divided by years of performance
Before you respond
Full notice text from SAM.gov
The MCIEast Cherry Point Satellite Contracting Office aboard MCAS Cherry Point, NC has a requirement to obtain Professional Services to have a decommissioned vessel towed from the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard to Brandt Island Shoal, Pamlico Sound, NC, as required by Range Management aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point NC. The proposed action is considered as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 488330. Contractors interested in doing business with the government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Contractors must also be registered in the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) invoicing system at https://piee.eb.mil in order to invoice the Government and accept payment. The complete Request for Quotation, including a detailed Performance Work Statement, is attached. All responsible small business sources may submit a quotation which will be considered. All questions relating to this requirement must be addresses to the Contract Department, Contract Specialist via email to jeffrey.penny@usmc.mil by 4:00PM (EST) 16 October 2026, which will be answered by the posting of an amendment. Any questions received after the stated deadline will not be addressed.
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