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IDIQ Cable Vessel Support

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N00033-13-R-2003Federal

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The contract seeks proposals for an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) agreement to provide cable vessel support services from vessels flagged in the U.S., NATO countries, or the Marshall Islands. These services will encompass a range of submarine cable missions, including survey, spares relocation, installation, repair, and burial operations utilizing remotely operated vehicles or plows. The scope covers worldwide operations involving various types of submarine cables, such as analog, multi-conductor, and fiber optic, whether armored or unarmored, and with or without repeaters or electronic components. Issued by the Military Sealift Command under the Department of Defense, the solicitation aims to secure specialized vessel support for critical submarine cable infrastructure projects. The primary NAICS code is 483111, which relates to deep sea freight transportation. Key contacts include Leland M. McNabb and Veronica Gekhman, Supervisory Contract Specialist, both reachable via provided phone numbers and email addresses. The solicitation was posted in January 2013 and is accessible online for further details.

General Info

Seeking proposals for IDIQ cable vessel support services for global submarine cable operations.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Military Sealift Command

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight Transportation

Place of Performance

Worldwide, VA, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Military Sealift Command
Contacts2 people available
OfficeNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2419, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Military Sealift Command
Office AddressNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2419, USA
Contacts
Leland M. McNabb
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+1 (555) 000-0000
Veronica GekhmanSupervisory Contract Specialist
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+1 (555) 000-0000

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This presolicitation notice is for an upcoming request for proposals (RFP) to obtain support services from U.S., NATO country or Marshall Island flag cable vessels. The RFP will include the following submarine cable missions: survey, spares relocation, installation, repair, and burial by remotely operated vehicle (ROV) or plow. The RFP addresses worldwide work with cable types including, but not limited to, the following: Analog, Multi-conductor, and Fiber Optic armored and unarmored cable, with or without repeaters and other electronic devices.

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