NAICS Classification 488330 Government Contracts

Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source 8(a) Procurement to Next Generation Logistics, LLC, for Towboat Services The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Memphis District, Contracting Division, intends to award a sole-source, commercial services purchase order to Next Generation Logistics, LLC, pursuant to the authority of RFO FAR 19.108. T The Government intends to lease a 1000 HP towboat with operating personnel. All services must be performed in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The proposed action will be a Commercial Firm Fixed-Price Services type contract. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code is 488330 with a Small Business size standard in amount of $47,000,000 dollars. This action will be conducted in accordance with RFO FAR Part 12. This notice is posted for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive quotes. Interested firms must identify their interest and provide documentation demonstrating their capability (include detailed technical information and other technical literature) demonstrating the ability to meet the above requirements by e-mailing Contract Specialist, Alexandria Duckett at [email protected] no later than 10:00 a.m. Central Time on October 13, 2026. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. No requests for capability briefings will be honored as a result of this notice. Interested sources who submit data are responsible for appropriately marking information if it is proprietary in nature. If potential offerors choose to submit information, past performance, and references regarding capability to perform these services must be provided along with the statement of capability. The Government will not award a contract based on the information received, nor reimburse participants for information they provide. Information provided is strictly voluntary. The Government reserves the right not to compete the proposed purchase order based on responses received to this notice. These services may be awarded without further notice.

DESCRIPTION The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is conducting market research to identify sources capable of providing vessels, including all labor, vessel equipment and supervision, to conduct domestic ice breaking in support of USCG District Great Lakes (D-GL). Domestic ice-breaking capabilities include navigable waterways and commercial channels impacted by seasonal ice from January 2, 2027 through April 1, 2027. The vessel must hold a valid U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection with the proper routes and conditions to operate in the Great lakes and must be in compliance with applicable U.S. laws and regulations, including manning and Classification Society requirements (if applicable). For ice-breaking planning purposes, the intended capability for a vessel includes the ability to break 1st year freshwater ice plates of 12” or greater and can ideally break freshwater ice plates up to 36”. The contractor shall provide all labor, transportation (including locking fees), equipment, and supervision necessary to be in the Great Lakes by January 2, 2027, and be available as follows for daily operations: • Vessel shall be available for ice breaking operations up to twelve (12) hours per day during daylight hours. Operations exceeding twelve (12) hours require prior approval from the Contracting Officer. The vessel will operate under Coast Guard tasking and prioritization while the contractor retains responsibility for safe vessel operations in accordance with applicable flag-state, class, and regulatory requirements. Depending on mission requirements and vessel capabilities, the vessel would be utilized along St. Mary’s River, Straights of Mackinac, Lake Michigan, and northern Lake Huron as well as southern Lake Huron through Lake Erie) to ensure continuous minimum domestic ice capacity. PURPOSE The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is conducting market research to identify qualified sources capable of providing appropriate vessel platforms with competent officers and crew to service the Coast Guard’s domestic ice-breaking operations in the Great Lakes. The purpose of this RFI is to obtain capability information on this urgent requirement. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quotation (RFQ), and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. Respondents are encouraged to provide detailed information regarding vessel capabilities, crew qualifications, prior experience with ice-breaking or similar deployment timelines, and any constraints that would affect performance in an emergency environment. BACKGROUND Domestic ice-breaking cutters facilitate the safe and secure flow of maritime commerce that is vital to our economic prosperity throughout the winter. They ensure commercial shipping movements proceed through the ice without delay, free commercial vessels beset in ice, and maintain channels through the ice for ferries that serve as lifelines for isolated communities. The specific services requested include: • Marine Transportation: Maintain commercial channels to ensure vessel transits and delivery of cargo. • Urgent Vessel Response: Assisting transit-locked vessels before their structural integrity degrades (e.g., preventing hull breach under shifting ice pressure). • Exigent Community Services: Breaking ice jams to prevent severe localized flooding or to assist isolated communities requiring emergency supplies. • Search and Rescue (SAR): Assist with saving lives or responding to exigent hazards on ice-locked waters. REQUESTED INFORMATION Interested parties are invited to submit responses that include, at a minimum, the following information: 1. Company Information • Company name, address, point of contact, email, and phone number • UEI and CAGE code • Business size status under the relevant NAICS code, such as small or large 2. Vessel Information • Vessel name(s), type, flag, ownership, build (including year built and place of build), and whether the vessel is Jones Act / coastwise qualified. The Government is only interested in U.S.-flag, coastwise‑qualified vessels. • Principal dimensions, including length overall, beam, and draft • Fuel capacity and endurance • Crew accommodations and manning levels • Availability to house 1 (one) Coast Guard ship-rider to facilitate comms with Tactical Commander • Confirmation that the vessel can be in the Great Lakes by 02 January 2027. 3. Operational Capability • Ice Breaking Specific • Food/fuel endurance for seven days • Break 12” or greater 1st year freshwater ice • Navigational draft 18’; actual draft 13’6” 4. Notional Cost Information (Optional, for Planning Purposes Only) • High-level, non-binding pricing information, such as typical daily rate ranges, mobilization and demobilization concepts, and any key cost drivers, sufficient to support Government market research. 5. Additional Information • Any constraints, risks, assumptions, or innovative approaches that would inform the Government’s planning for domestic ice-breaking operations DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded directly from this announcement. The Government is not obligated to issue a solicitation or award any contract as a result of this RFI. The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred in responding to this notice. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the review of their submissions. Information submitted in response to this RFI will not be returned. Respondents are responsible for clearly marking any proprietary or business-sensitive information.

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 [email protected] 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.

This notice is a Request for Information (RFI) only. This RFI is issued by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for information and planning purposes, pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, Market Research. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. Participants are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs that result from responding to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. Pursuant to Executive Order (EO) 14271, Ensuring Commercial Cost-Effective Solutions in Federal Contracts, the Chief Procurement Officer is committed to purchasing commercial items and performing robust market research to identify commercial products and services that meet the Government’s needs. To satisfy the requirements of EO 14271, this RFI seeks to determine whether a commercial solution is available as part of this requirement, or whether the required services must be provided non-commercially. Highly capable commercial and non-commercial domestic contractors with substantial facilities that possess the near-term capacity and capability are encouraged to respond. Information is sought regarding the following services: 1) Tug Services and Support Labor, 2) Technical support for day-to-day maintenance of the NASA Barge Pegasus, 3) Technical assessment and 4) Shipyard maintenance. Interested respondents may provide information on any or all parts of this RFI; the Government is not limiting this market research to entities who possess the capacity and capability to accomplish all parts of this work. Interested respondents may also highlight any partnering arrangements, for example a shipyard with technical capabilities that has an existing partnership with marine towing companies. See attachment titled: "Requested Information NASA Barge Pegasus" for details.