How to respond to the Navy’s Gutter Cleaning and Maintenance Services RFI

What the Navy is researching

The Department of the Navy is researching companies that can maintain and repair gutters and downspouts at Naval Weapons Station Earle in Colts Neck, New Jersey. The work described includes keeping gutters clear of debris, properly attached and pitched, leak-free, and draining away from buildings, with debris disposed of off station.

This is a Sources Sought notice for market research, not a request for proposals. The Navy says no award or set-aside decision will be made based on responses, and no formal solicitation is available at this time.

Deadline and what happens next

Email your response by November 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. EST. The notice says responses are for market research and cannot be treated as offers or accepted to form a contract.

The Navy does not plan to notify respondents of its review outcome or hold discussions, though it may contact contractors if it needs clarification.

Who this opportunity may suit

This notice may suit firms with experience in gutter and downspout maintenance or repair. The listed NAICS code is 238170, Siding Contractors, with a small-business size standard of $19,000,000.

The Navy welcomes responses from interested parties and asks each firm to state its business size and socioeconomic status. No set-aside decision has been made.

How to submit a response

Email a capability statement directly to Joseph Henrius, Contracting Officer, at [email protected]. In the email subject, include Sources Sought number 27-RFP-ROICC-0008 and the title Gutter Cleaning and Maintenance Services.

Keep the statement to no more than five single-sided pages, double spaced, in 12-point font. Use standard document formats such as Microsoft Office or PDF; compressed files and other file types may be stripped from the message.

To view the opportunity through the portal, click “View original source.” If the first click opens the portal homepage, click again to go to the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents.

Prepare a focused capability statement

Explain clearly how your firm can perform the maintenance described in the notice. Use relevant past work to show your experience with gutter cleaning, drainage, attachment, pitch, leak prevention, and debris removal where applicable.

Include contract numbers, locations, and points of contact for similar work if available, as requested. State your business size and socioeconomic status, and check that the statement meets the page, spacing, and font limits before sending.

Because this is market research rather than a proposal request, keep the response concise and centered on your capabilities. Do not treat it as an offer to perform the work.