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Shipboard Systems Maintenance & Engineering

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Response Deadline10/23/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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The Shipboard Systems Maintenance and Engineering subcontract, managed by the Department of Defense for Mschq Norfolk, focuses on providing technical maintenance and repairs for machinery on Military Sealift Command vessel projects. The scope of work involves executing both planned and corrective maintenance on main, auxiliary, and emergency equipment, with all activities tracked and managed through SAMM software. A critical component of the contract is the implementation of DFS mitigation plans for safety systems to ensure full compliance with ABS rules and USCG regulations under 33, 46, and 49 CFR. This opportunity is designated as a total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 488210. The primary deliverables include the successful maintenance of ship systems and the provision of updated SAMM logs. The solicitation was posted on September 22, 2026, with a response deadline of October 23, 2026.

General Info

DoD small business subcontract for shipboard machinery maintenance and engineering at Mschq Norfolk.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq NorfolkView Agency

NAICS

488210 - Support Activities for Rail TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

VA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of N3220526R1018.

The full solicitation package (21 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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ESD 26R0018 SOLICITATION

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PostedSep 22

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Response DeadlineOct 23

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10/23/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTCin about 1 month

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

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Performs technical maintenance and repairs on shipboard machinery for prime contractors on Military Sealift Command (MSC) vessel projects. Executes planned and corrective maintenance on main, auxiliary, and emergency equipment using SAMM software. Implements DFS mitigation plans for safety systems per ABS rules and USCG regulations (33, 46, and 49 CFR). Delivers maintained ship systems and updated SAMM logs.

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