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ESD 26R0018 PRESOLICITATION

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The Military Sealift Command requires a contractor for the operation and maintenance of Expeditionary Transfer Dock vessels to ensure they remain mission-ready and professionally operated. The selected provider must adhere to all relevant laws and maintain valid USCG Certificates of Inspection and ABS Classifications. Additionally, the contractor is required to hold a SECRET facilities clearance and employ personnel with SECRET security clearances. This opportunity is a small business set-aside under NAICS code 483111, managed by the Department of Defense in Norfolk, Virginia. The government intends to award a single fixed-price contract using a trade-off source selection process to ensure the best value. This specific notice is a presolicitation and does not constitute a formal request for quotes or a solicitation for award.

General Info

Small business contract for operation and maintenance of Military Sealift Command ETD vessels.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq NorfolkView Agency

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

53470, VA, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

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26R0018+Pre-Solicitation+Synopsis.pdf

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk
Contacts2 people available
OfficeNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA
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Department Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk
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Office AddressNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA
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Kurt J. Oberg
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CRUZ RAY
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Full Description

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This is not a solicitation, request for quote, or proposal. No contract or purchase order will be
awarded from this notice.



The Military Sealift Command has a requirement for the O&M of the Expeditionary Transfer Dock
(ESD) vessels. The Contractor must operate and maintain the vessels to support the assigned
missions. The vessels must be operated in a professional manner and maintained in a good operable
condition, and must be mission-ready at all times (excluding scheduled maintenance, repair and
overhaul periods). The Contractor must operate the vessels and related systems and equipment in
accordance with all relevant laws, terms of this contract, United States Coast Guard (USCG) and
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) rules and regulations that would apply as if it is owned by a
non-government entity, which includes, but is not limited to, maintaining a valid USCG Certificate
of Inspection and ABS Classifications (including all statutory certificates) at all times. This contract
requires the Contractor to possess and maintain a SECRET facilities clearance and to employ
personnel with SECRET security clearances.



The Government expects to award a single fixed-price contract with pass through elements under a trade
off source selection process. This procurement strategy is designed to ensure the Government obtains the
best value by selecting the best qualified offer that meets all technical and solicitation requirements.
Offerors must demonstrate technical acceptability as defined in the solicitation to be considered for
award.

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