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Eight lifeboats, davits, and winches for USNS MERCY

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N3220518Q4679Federal

Submission Closed12/04/2018, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

This contract involves the procurement of eight lifeboats, along with their davits and winches, for the USNS MERCY, a vessel operated by the Department of Defense. The solicitation, identified by the number N3220518Q4679, was posted on October 29, 2018, and falls under the NAICS code 336612, which pertains to boat manufacturing. The contract is managed by the Mschq Norfolk office located in Norfolk, Virginia. An amendment labeled as amendment 4 was issued to review the Performance Work Statement (PWS), indicating updates or clarifications to the contract's technical or performance requirements. The contract is categorized as a combined type, but there is no specified set-aside designation, implying it may be open to all qualified bidders. The place of performance is not clearly detailed in terms of specific city or state, suggesting flexibility in execution or installation locations. Key points of contact for the contract are Damian W. Finke and Robin C. Spelman, both accessible via email and phone. This contract reflects a critical acquisition effort to enhance the safety and operational capacity of the USNS MERCY, ensuring it is equipped with essential lifesaving and retrieval equipment.

General Info

Procurement of eight lifeboats, davits, and winches for USNS MERCY by Department of Defense.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

Contract Value

$3,427,570

NAICS

336612 - Boat Building

Place of Performance

West Coast, VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

J. W. MARINE EQUIPMENT, INC.

Award Issued Date

12/04/2018, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

Solicitation N3220518Q4679 - Lifeboat Systems

10 pages · rfq

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Solicitation N3220518Q4679 - Lifeboat Systems

10 pages · rfq

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Solicitation N3220518Q4679 - Lifeboat Systems

10 pages · rfq

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USNS Mercy Lifeboat Replacements - Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

1 page · pws-prs

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USNS MERCY Lifeboat System Performance Work Statement

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USNS MERCY Lifeboat System Performance Work Statement

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Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement for Government Technical Data - USS EMORY S LAND (AS 39)

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5 updates

PhaseAwarded

PostedJun 19

Sources Sought

Notice updatedJun 19

The notice title changed. The notice description changed.

Type ChangedJul 13

Sources Sought → Combined Synopsis

Notice updatedJul 25

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedSep 24

Response deadline changed from Sep 4, 2018 to Oct 1, 2018. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedSep 28

Response deadline changed from Oct 1, 2018 to Oct 5, 2018. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedOct 29

The response deadline was removed. The notice description changed.

AwardedDec 4

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

12/04/2018, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

Contacts2 people available

OfficeNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

Office AddressNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

Contacts

Damian W. Finke

Robin C. Spelman

Full Description

The purpose of amendment 3 is to extend RFQ.

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