P--OCEAN SALVAGE SERVICES

The Navy is issuing a short-term extension contract to DonJon Marine Co., Inc. and Crowley Marine Services, Inc. to maintain continuous East Coast Ship Salvage and Salvage-Related Services while a competitive re-procurement process is underway. This bridge contract will last for three months, from December 22, 2002, until March 22, 2003, or until a successor contract is awarded, whichever occurs first. The extension ensures that critical salvage operations remain uninterrupted during the transition. This action is tied to the existing contract N00024-98-D-4047 and is designed to provide seamless service support during the acquisition of a new contract under solicitation number N0002403R4033. The contract involves ocean salvage services necessary for Navy operations along the East Coast, though specific performance locations and agency details were not provided. The arrangement reflects a common government procurement strategy to avoid service gaps during contract renewals or replacements.