Marine Crewing and Manning Services

The contract seeks qualified U.S. mariners to provide crewing services for a chartered vessel under a subcontract arrangement, with full responsibility for payroll, training, regulatory compliance, and crew rotation logistics. The service provider must supply licensed and qualified personnel in accordance with U.S. maritime standards, ensuring continuous and compliant operations throughout the contract term. The work is managed by the Department of Defense through its Mschq Norfolk office and is set aside entirely for small businesses under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside criteria as defined by FAR 19.5. The North American Industry Classification System code 488390 applies, indicating the scope falls under other support activities for water transportation. All proposals must be submitted by the deadline of August 4, 2026, and the contract is open to eligible small business entities meeting federal guidelines. The place of performance and specific vessel details are not disclosed in the posted data, but services are expected to support U.S. government maritime operations. The contracting activity is conducted through the SAM.gov workspace, and no point of contact is listed, requiring potential bidders to review the full solicitation details via the provided online link to ensure complete compliance with requirements and submission procedures.