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The Government is seeking interested contractors that are capable of performing Stevedoring Services described in the attached Draft PWS for NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella site Rota, Spain.

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N6817125QT004Federal

Submission Closed03/27/2026, 10:00:00 AM UTC

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Navsup Flc Sigonella Naples Office

NAICS

488320 - Marine Cargo Handling

Place of Performance

ROTA, ES-CA, 11530, ESP

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Performance Work Statement for Provisions Loading Effort, Rota Stevedore Services

pws

High

Questions and Answers Stevedoring Services NAVSTA Rota N6817125QT004

q-and-a

Low

RFI Stevedoring Services NAVSUP FLC Sigonella Rota Spain

rfi

Low

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Timeline

2 updates

PhaseClosed

PostedMar 20

Sources Sought

Notice updatedMar 23

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Notice updatedMar 24

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Response DeadlineMar 27

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

03/27/2026, 10:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Navsup Flc Sigonella Naples Office

Contacts2 people available

OfficeFPO, AE, 09622-0050, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Navsup Flc Sigonella Naples Office

Office AddressFPO, AE, 09622-0050, USA

Contacts

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Keishla Valenzuela

contact@example.gov

Full Description

The US Government has a requirement for Stevedoring services at NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella, Rota Site, Spain. We are seeking companies that are capable and interested in performing Stevedoring Services per description in the attached Draft PWS for NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella, Rota Site, Spain. This effort involves providing services to load and stow subsistence and supplies onboard all SURFLANT U.S. Navy vessels and transient units located in Rota, Spain. The contractor shall provide NAVSUP FLC Sigonella Rota site services to include unload, transport, load and stow all subsistence items and supplies from the staging area on the pier to designated location onboard the ship. We are contemplating a 5-Year Agreement that would begin 01 July 2026 to provide services to perform the duties described in this requirement.

If your company is interested and capable of performing this requirement, please submit:

1. A response to this email stating your interest.

2. An overview of your capabilities and experience for similar services in the same or related industry.

Please note that this is not a Request for Quote or Proposals, we are simply conducting market research efforts.

Please submit your responses to Mr. Ivan Moyano at contact@example.gov and Ms. Keishla Valenzuela at contact@example.gov by 27 March 2026 at 11:00 Local Rota time, Spain.

***Note that you company will be required to comply with local Spanish labor laws, insurance, regulations and be duly authorized to operate and to do business in Spain.***