Yard Diving Tender (YDT) Request for Information (RFI)

Sources SoughtNo Set AsideActive

Key Takeaways

  • Set-aside for No Set Aside businesses
  • Work to be performed in WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC
  • Industry: Boat Building
  • This is market research - no award at this stage

Contract Details

Notice ID
N0002426R2233
Opportunity Type
Sources Sought
Sub-Agency
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Office
NAVSEA HQ
Posted Date
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Response Deadline
Thursday, September 24, 2026
PSC Code
1940
Set-Aside
No Set Aside
Status
Active

Description

PURPOSE: Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Maritime hereby issues a Request for Information (RFI) on behalf of the U.S. Navy and Foreign Military Sales, Boats, and Craft Program Office (PMS 300) to assess the availability of existing or in development craft designs applicable to the procurement of the attached requirements describing a Yard Diving Tender (YDT) craft. A prospective solicitation would seek to acquire two (2) YDTs to replace the YDTs currently in use with the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center (NDSTC). This RFI will assist the Navy in finding qualified small business sources to build the required YDTs. Please note that only U.S.-built and U.S.-flagged vessels will be considered. The Navy intends to continue recapitalizing its aging fleet and procure YDTs beginning i

Why This Opportunity Matters

The Department of DEFENSE is conducting market research to identify potential sources for boat building with a set-aside for No Set Aside businesses in WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC. Responding to this notice helps ensure your company is considered for the eventual solicitation.