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Seafastening, Cribbing, and Blocking Services

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Response Deadline11/09/2026, 09:00:00 AM CST

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This subcontract, issued by the Department of Defense under Mschq Norfolk, involves the design, provision, and installation of seafastening and support structures for Military Sealift Command projects. The primary objective is to secure ASCs for ocean transit by installing cradles, cribbing, and blocking. To ensure the structural preservation of cargo, all dunnage must utilize timbers measuring at least 6 inches by 6 inches in accordance with the US Navy Towing Manual. The selected provider is responsible for delivering a fully installed and certified seafastening and blocking system. This requirement falls under NAICS code 488490, with a response deadline set for November 9, 2026.

General Info

DoD subcontract for designing and installing seafastening and support structures by November 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

NAICS

488490 - Other Support Activities for Road Transportation

Place of Performance

AL, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of N32205-SS-N103-27-014.

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

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Ancillary Surface Craft (ASC) Shipping

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Timeline

PostedNov 5

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Response DeadlineNov 9

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Response Deadline

11/09/2026, 09:00:00 AM CSTin 3 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

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Performs design, provision, and installation of seafastening and support structures for prime contractors on Military Sealift Command projects to secure ASCs for ocean transit. Installs cradles, cribbing, and blocking using timbers no less than 6 inch by 6 inch for dunnage per the US Navy Towing Manual to ensure structural preservation of cargo. Delivers an installed and certified seafastening/blocking system.

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