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Heavy Lift and Sea Fastening Services

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Response Deadline10/23/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Heavy Lift and Sea Fastening Services supports prime contractors on Military Sealift Command vessel projects under the Department of Defense. The scope of work involves providing specialized labor and equipment to load and secure cargo, which includes the installation and removal of sea fasteners for heavy loads using rigging gear and heavy-duty welding equipment. Additionally, the contractor must provide certified Lift Masters to manage VLS missions and FLO/FLO operations to ensure the successful delivery of secured cargo. This opportunity is designated as a total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 238990. Managed by Mschq Norfolk, the solicitation was posted on September 22, 2026, with a response deadline of October 23, 2026.

General Info

Small business subcontract for heavy lift and sea fastening services for DoD vessels.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq NorfolkView Agency

NAICS

238990 - All Other Specialty Trade ContractorsView NAICS

Place of Performance

VA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of N3220526R1018.

The full solicitation package (21 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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ESD 26R0018 SOLICITATION

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Timeline

PostedSep 22

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Response DeadlineOct 23

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10/23/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTCin about 1 month

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

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Supplies specialized labor and equipment for cargo loading and securing for prime contractors on Military Sealift Command (MSC) vessel projects. Installs and removes sea fasteners for heavy loads using heavy-duty welding equipment and rigging gear. Provides certified Lift Masters to oversee FLO/FLO operations and VLS missions. Delivers secured cargo and completed load/unload operations.

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