Notice of Intent to Sole-Source Pier-Side and Underway Training Vessels

The United States Coast Guard, Operational Logistics Command (LOG-94), issued this special notice of intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to Hornblower Yachts LLC. This requirement provides pier-side and underway training vessels for the Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team West (MSRTW) in San Diego, California. The acquisition is conducted under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) for simplified acquisitions not exceeding $250,000 and FAR 6.302-1, as only one responsible source is determined to satisfy the agency’s specific operational requirements.

The performance period for these services is scheduled from March 17, 2026, to April 09, 2026. The contractor is responsible for providing all services detailed in the statement of work to support essential training operations. This procurement is classified under NAICS code 488390, Other Support Activities for Water Transportation, and PSC V129, Transportation/Travel/Relocation- Transportation: Other. The notice includes an SBA set-aside and identifies Elizabeth Tam-Hurley as the primary point of contact for the solicitation, numbered 34269PR260000014.

While this is not a request for competitive quotes, any responses must demonstrate clear evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government by the deadline of March 12, 2026. The associated documentation for this notice includes a wage determination, a redacted simplified acquisition procedures justification, and a statement of work. All inquiries regarding this announcement must be submitted via email, as telephone requests will not be accepted.