How to bid on Service Craft and Boats (SCB) MAC IDIQ for the DEPT of the Navy

What the Navy is buying

The Department of the Navy is seeking multiple Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for Service Craft and Boats (SCB). These contracts will support the acquisition of service craft for PMS 300 and Foreign Military Sales (FMS). This is a significant opportunity for businesses involved in marine equipment and vessel construction.

The solicitation is divided into two lots: Lot 1 is a Small Business Set-Aside, and Lot 2 is open to Full and Open Competition. This structure allows both small and larger businesses to compete for these awards.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on July 13, 2026. There are two different proposal due dates depending on your bid.

Proposals for Lot 1 (Small Business Set-Aside) and Lot 2 proposals from offerors not bidding on the initial Auxiliary Personnel Lighter (APL) Delivery Order are due by August 13, 2026. If you are submitting a Lot 2 proposal that includes a bid for the initial APL Delivery Order, your proposal is due by August 31, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for companies specializing in the design, construction, and delivery of service craft and boats. Businesses with experience in marine equipment manufacturing and those capable of meeting Department of War Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program requirements are encouraged to bid.

Small businesses should focus on Lot 1, which is specifically set aside for them. Larger firms or those with significant capacity for complex vessel projects may target Lot 2, especially if they are interested in the initial APL Delivery Order.

How to respond

To access the solicitation attachments, you must use the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) link provided. Once on the PIEE page, scroll to the bottom and select Notice ID N0002426R220X under the "Update/Notice" block.

For the anticipated initial Delivery Order under Lot 2 for the Auxiliary Personnel Lighter (APL), you will need access to Distribution Statement D technical data. To request this access, you must submit an approved DD Form 2345, a completed Terms of Use Agreement (TOUA), and other information detailed in the Combined Synopsis and Solicitation.

Tips for a competitive response

Carefully review all solicitation documents to understand the specific requirements for each lot and any initial delivery orders. Pay close attention to the cybersecurity requirements, as compliance with the CMMC Program is mandatory.

Consider attending the voluntary virtual walkthrough via Microsoft Teams. Registration instructions and meeting information are provided in the Combined Synopsis and Solicitation attachment. This can offer valuable insights and clarify any questions you may have.

If bidding on Lot 2 with the initial APL Delivery Order, ensure you have all necessary approvals and agreements for accessing technical data well in advance of the later deadline. Organize your proposal clearly, addressing all evaluation criteria, and submit it by the correct deadline for your specific bid.