Tank Cleaning and Gas Freeing

This subcontract for the Department of Defense, managed by Mschq Norfolk, involves the cleaning and gas-freeing of tanks, voids, cofferdams, and enclosed spaces aboard the USNS ARCTIC. The contractor is responsible for venting and cleaning internal ship compartments using specialized gas detection equipment and ventilation blowers to certify that spaces are safe for entry, inspection, and repair. The project is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 561990. To qualify for the work, the contractor must provide gas-free certification and execute a non-disclosure agreement. The primary objective is to deliver certified gas-free spaces that meet the safety requirements for prime contractors working on Military Sealift Command vessel projects.