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Military Sealift Command Waterborne Hull Cleaning and Associated Work Sources Sought

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N32205-SSN-25-UWHFederal

Submission Closed03/03/2025, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The contract seeks worldwide diving services for the Military Sealift Command (MSC) to perform hull cleaning, inspection, and related ship maintenance tasks on the underwater portion of Government Owned, Government Operated vessels. Released by the Department of Defense under the Department of the Navy's MSC Norfolk office, the notice invites potential sources to fulfill these duties as outlined in the attached Market Survey. This solicitation, known officially by the number N32205-SSN-25-UWH, was posted on January 31, 2025, with an active status and a response deadline set for March 3, 2025. The notice is categorized under NAICS Code 488390 and holds a classification code of J020. Potential participants can reach out to primary contact Shelby Probert or secondary contact Timothy Lewis via the provided email addresses for further information or inquiries. The contract's place of performance is Norfolk, Virginia, and further details can be accessed via the provided link on the SAM.gov website.

General Info

Worldwide diving services contract for Military Sealift Command's underwater ship maintenance tasks.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

NAICS

488390 - Other Support Activities for Water Transportation

Place of Performance

Norfolk, VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Market_Survey-Sources+Sought+N7+UWH.pdf

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedJan 31

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineMar 3

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

03/03/2025, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

Contacts2 people available

OfficeNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

Office AddressNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

Contacts

Shelby Probert

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Timothy Lewis

contact@example.gov

Full Description

This requirement is for world wide diving services to accomplish hull cleaning, hull inspection, and other related ship husbandry on the underwater portion of Military Sealfit Command (MSC) Government Owned, Government Operated (GOGO) Vessels. Please see attached Market Survey for complete details and instructions.