Bid guide
How to bid on Small Boat Maintenance and Repair Services for the Air Force
What the Air Force is buying
The Department of the Air Force is seeking a small business contractor to provide cleaning, inspection, maintenance, and repair services for small boats and related support equipment. This work will be performed at Joint Base Charleston Naval Weapons Station in Goose Creek, South Carolina.
The contract also requires vessel operation and line handling for boats up to 30 feet. Key certifications needed include Small Vessel Coxswain and Outboard Engine Maintenance. The contract has a base year and four one-year option periods, running from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2031.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was published on July 17, 2026. All offers are due by August 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT. Offers must be submitted electronically via email to Madison Nerenberg and Taylor McDaniel.
A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 30, 2026, at 9:00 AM EDT. If you plan to attend, you must submit a completed Base Access Form 111 and a copy of your Real ID by July 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT. Questions about the acquisition must be submitted by August 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT, with answers provided by August 7, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is set aside for small business concerns. It is suitable for companies specializing in maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of ships, small craft, pontoons, and floating docks. The applicable NAICS code is 488390, Other Support Activities for Water Transportation, with a size standard of $47 million.
Vendors should have experience with mechanical and electrical components of marine equipment and be able to provide certified personnel for vessel operation and maintenance.
How to respond
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Your offer must include a completed RFQ pricing sheet (Atch 03) with estimated regular and after-hours labor rates, a Mission-Essential Services Plan, proof of current Coxswain and Outboard Engine Maintenance Certifications, proof of ability to meet tiered response timelines for service calls, and three relevant past performance references from the last three years.
Tips for a competitive response
The government will evaluate offers based on price, technical capability, and past performance. Technical capability and past performance combined are significantly more important than price. Ensure your proposal clearly demonstrates your firm's expertise and successful track record in similar marine maintenance and repair services.
Pay close attention to all required certifications and ensure all personnel meet these standards. Detail your ability to respond to emergency and routine service calls within the specified timelines. For past performance, provide complete and verifiable contact information for each reference to facilitate the evaluation process.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of the Air Force; the original posting controls.