USNS CESAR CHAVEZ (T-AKE 14) PSA

The Military Sealift Command in Norfolk is soliciting contractors for the Post Shakedown Availability (PSA) maintenance services of the USNS CESAR CHAVEZ (T-AKE 14). This work will take place at a contractor's facility and is scheduled to commence on or about February 7, 2013, lasting for approximately 60 calendar days. The solicitation aims to secure comprehensive ship and maintenance services to ensure the vessel's operational readiness following its initial shakedown period. The solicitation was expected to be issued around September 19, 2012, with a closing date on October 25, 2012. All relevant solicitation documents, drawings, and supporting information will be made available online on the Military Sealift Command’s 1102 webpage and through FedBizOpps under the solicitation number N40442-12-R-3028. Interested parties must submit written requests for access to required references, providing their Dun & Bradstreet number and Cage Code; telephone requests are not accepted. Key contacts for this contract include Ricky Jennings, Supervisory Contract Specialist, and Donnie Leger, Contract Specialist, based at the Norfolk contracting office. This procurement falls under NAICS code 336611, pertaining to ship and boat building services, and is managed by the Department of Defense.