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Crewed Vessel Operations for Military Training Support

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This contract involves providing fully crewed, seaworthy vessels to support U.S. military training operations conducted within 100 nautical miles of the coastline. The vessels must be capable of operating up to 12 hours per day and equipped with station-keeping and dynamic maneuvering capabilities to meet the demands of training exercises. The contract is classified as a subcontract under the North American Industry Classification System code 483111 and is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with FAR 19.5, encouraging participation from small businesses. The Department of Defense, specifically through the FA4877 355 Cons Pk agency, is the contracting authority responsible for this procurement. The operations are based in Tucson, with the ZIP code 85707 listed as the place of performance. The solicitation was posted on January 26, 2026, and emphasizes the provision of reliable, capable vessels to ensure the effectiveness and safety of military training in maritime environments. This contract aims to enhance the readiness and operational capabilities of U.S. military forces by ensuring access to specialized maritime support services.

General Info

Provision of fully crewed vessels with dynamic maneuvering for U.S. military training within 100 nautical miles.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA4877 355 Cons Pk

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight Transportation

Place of Performance

Tucson, AZ, 85707, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of FA487726QA019.

The full solicitation package (3 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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414 CTS - Vessel Lease - Amendment #1

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PostedJan 26

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Provide fully crewed, seaworthy vessels to support U.S. military training operations within 100 nautical miles of the coast, operating up to 12 hours per day with station-keeping and dynamic maneuvering capabilities.

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