V--Provide Unit Staging for Military Personnel, Equipment and Baggage

This contract involves providing a unit staging area for military personnel, equipment, and baggage at either the Port of Morehead City, NC, or the Port of Wilmington, NC. The service period covers one year, from October 1, 2002, through September 30, 2003. The Department of Defense, under the Commanding General’s office based at Camp Lejeune, NC, intends to award this contract as a sole source to the North Carolina State Port Authority, which is considered the only responsible entity capable of fulfilling the requirement. The anticipated award date for this contract is October 1, 2002. This arrangement specifically supports the logistical needs of military operations by securing dedicated staging areas for efficient handling of personnel and materials. The contract appears to be a pre-solicitation notice without set-asides or NAICS code designation, emphasizing the unique capability of the North Carolina State Port Authority in meeting these requirements. The contract’s awarding through sole sourcing highlights the specialized nature of the services required and the strategic importance of these port locations for military deployment activities within the region.