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Inert Gas and Ballast System Technical Services

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Response Deadline10/27/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The Inert Gas and Ballast System Technical Services subcontract involves providing specialized maintenance, certification, and repair services for safety and stability systems on Military Sealift Command projects. The scope of work focuses on the inspection and certification of Inert Gas Systems and the maintenance of Segregated Ballast Tanks to ensure full compliance with IMO and MARPOL international maritime safety standards. The selected provider must possess specific marine engineering certifications to deliver operational systems and formal certification reports. This Department of Defense requirement is managed by Mschq Norfolk and will be performed in Turkey. The opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 488210, with a response deadline set for October 27, 2026.

General Info

Maintenance and certification of inert gas and ballast systems for MSC projects in Turkey.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

NAICS

488210 - Support Activities for Rail Transportation

Place of Performance

VA, TUR

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NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of N32205-SS-N321-27-006.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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MED TANKER VOYAGE CHARTER

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PostedOct 22

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Response DeadlineOct 27

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

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Performs maintenance, certification, and repair of specialized safety and stability systems for prime contractors on Military Sealift Command (MSC) projects. Inspects and certifies Inert Gas Systems (IGS) and maintains Segregated Ballast Tanks (SBT) per IMO/MARPOL international maritime safety standards. Requires marine engineering certifications. Delivers system certification reports and maintained operational systems.

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