V -- Layberth Services for Large Medium Speed Roll On Roll Off (LMSR) and Fast Sealift Ships (FSS)

The Surge Project Office, Code PM53, of the Sealift Program, Military Sealift Command Headquarters in Washington, D.C., seeks to acquire layberth services for three LMSRs lots and one FSS lot for five years (a period plus four one-year options and a fifth option period) with performance periods beginning in 2005. The layberth sites for the LMSRs will be restricted to the U.S. Atlantic coast, no further north than Narragansett Bay, RI. The FSS lot is restricted to the US Coast along the Gulf of Mexico or waters entering into it. Estimated RFP issuance is approximately 1 February 2005 with an anticipated closing date of 17 March 2005. Award is estimated in August 2005. The layberth period of performance for each of the four lots will occur as soon as practicable after award and will be determined after reviewing MSC needs and contractor capabilities. MSC intends to award the FSS lot on a small business set aside basis. The NAICS code for small businesses on this solicitation is 488310 with a size standard of $21,500,000 per year. Offerors are encouraged to register on MSC Website at www.msc.navy.mil/contract. Select Master Vendors List Registration. Complete the requested information and you will automatically be notified by email when new solicitations meeting your specifications are posted. This requirement was previously posted under reference number N00033-03-R-5330 on June 4, 2003.