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Maritime Transport & Buoyancy Systems

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Response Deadline12/31/2028, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Maritime Transport and Buoyancy Systems supports prime contractors on USSOCOM and NSWC maritime projects under the Department of Defense. The scope of work involves the design and manufacture of specialized floating equipment pods, buoyant transport cases, and deployment rafts. These products are constructed using marine-grade fasteners, waterproof polymers, and closed-cell foams to ensure durability and functionality in maritime environments. In addition to manufacturing, the contractor is responsible for performing critical quality assurance tasks, including hydrostatic pressure testing and buoyancy ratings. The contract focuses on the delivery of high-performance transport and buoyancy hardware, with performance centered in the 95155 zip code area. The current response deadline for this opportunity is December 31, 2028.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → US Special Operations Command (ussocom)

NAICS

488390 - Other Support Activities for Water Transportation

Place of Performance

CA, 95155, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of H92240-27-SC-001.

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

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Commercial Solutions Opening Tactical Maritime Survivability (TMS) and Target Vessel Embarkation Equipment (TVEE)

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PostedOct 15

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Response DeadlineDec 31

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12/31/2028, 09:00:00 PM UTCin about 2 years

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → US Special Operations Command (ussocom)

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → US Special Operations Command (ussocom)

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Supplies transport and buoyancy systems for prime contractors on USSOCOM/NSWC maritime projects. Designs and manufactures floating equipment pods, buoyant transport cases, and deployment rafts using closed-cell foams, waterproof polymers, and marine-grade fasteners. Performs buoyancy ratings and hydrostatic pressure testing. Delivers transport and buoyancy hardware.

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