20 -- NUCLEAR SHIP SAVANNAH

The contract involves a Request for Comment (RFC) scheduled for release around September 16, 2005, in relation to the Management and Oversight (MOS) Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Nuclear Ship Savannah. The purpose of the RFC is to gather feedback from commercial sources on the proposed work scope, allowing MARAD to revise the RFP based on the received input. Interested contractors are encouraged to identify any current regulatory requirements not addressed in the statement of work to ensure comprehensive coverage. A site visit is planned for September 27, 2005, at 7:30 AM, at the James River Reserve Fleet, NS Savannah Ship. This visit is strictly a guided tour with no immediate Q&A; however, contractors may submit written questions on cards to be answered later and posted online. This opportunity is managed by the Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration office located in Washington, DC. The solicitation number is DTMA1R05019, associated with NAICS code 541620, which generally pertains to management consulting services. The designated contracting officer for this acquisition is Gene L. Simmons, who can be contacted via email or phone for further inquiries. All updates and additional information related to the Nuclear Ship Savannah contract and related activities are accessible through the Maritime Administration’s VOA website.