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Operation & Maintenance of Five (5) Government-Owned Maritime Prepositioning Ships (MPS)

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PM3-5-N105A-26-06Federal

Response Deadline07/01/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is seeking industry feedback through a sources sought notice for the operation and maintenance of five Government-Owned Contractor-Operated Maritime Prepositioning Ships. This request aims to gather information from potential contractors regarding their capabilities to manage and sustain these maritime assets, which play a critical role in supporting military logistics and strategic deployment. The solicitation, identified by number PM3-5-N105A-26-06, was posted on June 17, 2026, with a response deadline of July 1, 2026. The contract falls under the NAICS code 483111, related to deep sea freight transportation. The Department of Defense’s MSC headquarters in Norfolk, Virginia, is managing the solicitation. Interested parties can contact Maria Baquerizo-Poole and Kurt Oberg for further information. This sources sought exercise helps the MSC assess industry interest and assist in planning for the operation and maintenance requirements of these vital maritime prepositioning assets.

General Info

MSC seeks industry feedback for operating and maintaining five government-owned maritime prepositioning ships.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq NorfolkView Agency

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight Transportation View NAICS

Place of Performance

VA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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MSC Standardized Operations and Maintenance PWS June 2026

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PM3/5-N105A-26-06 Sources Sought for Maritime Prepositioning Ships O&M

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PhaseSources Sought

PostedJun 17

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineJul 1

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

07/01/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTCin 11 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

Contacts2 people available

OfficeNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

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Office AddressNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

Contacts

Maria Baquerizo-Poole

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Kurt Oberg

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Military Sealift Command (MSC) is requesting industry feedback for the operation and maintenance of five (5) Government-Owned Contractor-Operated Maritime Prepositioning Ships. See attached Sources Sought Notice for details.

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