Berthing and Messing Program Services

The contract supports the U.S. Fleet Forces Command’s Berthing and Messing Program by providing Operational Level maintenance and services for berthing barges and other non-self-propelled service craft, with no permanent ships’ force assigned. The contractor is responsible for day-to-day maintenance activities including inspections, servicing, handling, and preventive maintenance aligned with the 3M system to ensure all installed equipment remains fully mission-capable. The scope includes critical operations such as tying and casting off barges, managing utility connections for sewage, potable water, steam, shore power, and telecommunications, and providing specialized personnel including electricians, HVAC mechanics, pipefitters, plumbers, and system support specialists. The work is performed at Norfolk, Virginia, and is tied to maintaining Quality of Life standards for Navy crews during scheduled maintenance periods. All personnel must be U.S. citizens with either interim or final Secret security clearances, and the contractor must maintain a Secret-level facility clearance in compliance with DoD and Navy security directives, including DD Form 254 and applicable instruction series. The contract is structured as a Cost Plus Fixed Fee task order with performance periods running from August 2026 through January 2032, including multiple options extending through 2031. Offerors must submit proposals in four volumes excluding price information from technical and security volumes, with the cost proposal submitted separately. The evaluation focuses on facility security clearance (a pass/fail gate), technical approach, past performance, and cost realism, with award based on best value. Accelerated payments to small business subcontractors are required, and the contractor must use the WAWF system for electronic invoicing and submit all documentation in Microsoft Office formats compatible with 2016 Suite. The NAICS code 336611 applies, and the solicitation is set aside exclusively for small businesses under FAR 19.5. Additional requirements include compliance with DEI non-discrimination policies, security protocols under deviation 2026-00038, and adherence to the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan enforcing 98% compliance on tasks and 95% on deliverable timeliness.