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This Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on April 7, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

USNS ZEUS DEACTIVATION

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N3220525R4014Federal

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The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command, is conducting a market research effort to identify capable small businesses for a future deactivation project of the USNS ZEUS (T-ARC 7). This effort involves a deactivation availability scheduled to begin around August 1, 2025, with an estimated duration of 60 days. The vessel, measuring 513 feet in length with a beam of 73 feet and a displacement of over 15,000 tons, will undergo various deactivation activities primarily along the East and Gulf Coasts. The scope of work includes extensive shipboard deactivation tasks such as fire protection system deactivation, removal of communications and navigation equipment, tank and void cleaning, shaft and steering gear disassembly, and preparation for lay-up, among others. This sources sought notice is a market research tool used to assess the availability of small, service-disabled veteran-owned, HUBZone, and 8(a) certified businesses capable of performing these complex tasks. The government has not issued a solicitation or request for proposals at this stage and is not obligated to award a contract based on responses received. Interested firms are asked to submit a capabilities package by November 25, 2024, detailing their company profile, facilities, and any partnership agreements, along with a signed non-disclosure agreement. The NAICS code associated with this project is 336611, and the anticipated award date is no later than June 2, 2025. This process aims to ensure the government considers small business participation before proceeding with formal procurement actions.

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Contract for USNS ZEUS deactivation; responses due April 21, 2025.

Contract Value

$4,159,108.85

NAICS

336611 - Ship Building and Repairing

Place of Performance

VA

Set-Aside

NONE

Award Issued Date

Documents

3

J-1+Work+Item+Index.docx

DOCX

Non-Disclosure+Agreement.docx

DOCX

ZEUS+25R4014+Synopsis.docx

DOCX

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk
Contacts2 people available
OfficeNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA
Office AddressNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

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