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Marine Cradle and Sea-fastening Services

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Response Deadline09/28/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract with the Department of Defense, managed by Mschq Norfolk, involves the fabrication and installation of specialized support structures for U.S. Navy Military Sealift Command projects. The primary scope of work includes the design and fabrication of custom steel cradles specifically for a Valiant-class harbor tugboat, along with the provision of cribbing and blocking to ensure vessel stabilization. The contractor is responsible for executing sea-fastening through welding and bolting to the transport vessel in strict accordance with MSC DRYVOY 2026 FLO-FLO TERMS. The ultimate objective of the contract is to deliver a fully secured vessel that is prepared for safe ocean transit. This project falls under NAICS code 332312 and was posted on September 23, 2026.

General Info

Fabricate and install steel cradles and sea-fastening for Navy harbor tugboat ocean transit.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq NorfolkView Agency

NAICS

332312 - Fabricated Structural Metal ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

WA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of N32205-SS-N321-26-174.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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PostedSep 23

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Response DeadlineSep 28

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

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Fabricates and installs specialized support structures for prime contractors on U.S. Navy Military Sealift Command projects. Designs and fabricates custom steel cradles for a Valiant-class harbor tugboat, provides cribbing and blocking for stabilization, and executes sea-fastening via welding and bolting to the transport vessel per MSC DRYVOY 2026 FLO-FLO TERMS. Delivers a fully secured vessel ready for ocean transit.

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