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Watercraft Operations

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The Department of Defense intends to issue a Request for Proposal for Watercraft Operations and Maintenance services at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. This opportunity is set aside entirely for small businesses under FAR 19.5 and falls under the NAICS code 488330, which pertains to water transportation services. The pre-solicitation serves to inform interested vendors that the formal solicitation will be released soon, although there has been a technical issue with linking the original pre-solicitation number in the system. A draft Performance Work Statement and responses to recent inquiries have been provided, resulting in some adjustments to portions of the solicitation to accommodate necessary changes based on those questions. The agency overseeing this procurement is identified as FA481925 Cons Pkp, operating from Tyndall AFB. Interested parties can contact David Hackney or Jason Cronin for further information. The project focuses on ongoing operations and maintenance of watercraft, ensuring readiness and functionality tailored to military needs at the specified location. This pre-solicitation indicates the government's intention to award a contract soon, emphasizing small business participation and encouraging qualified vendors to prepare for the upcoming RFP release.

General Info

Department of Defense seeks small businesses for watercraft operations and maintenance at Tyndall AFB.

NAICS

488330 - Navigational Services to Shipping

Place of Performance

Tyndall AFB, FL, 32403, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

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Watercraft Operations and Maintenance PWS FA481925R0009

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Watercraft Operations and Maintenance Q&A for FA481925R0009

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4819 325 Cons Pkp
Contacts2 people available
OfficeTYNDALL AFB, FL, 32403, USA
Office AddressTYNDALL AFB, FL, 32403, USA

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This pre-solicitaion is to notify all interested vendors that the RFP is expected to be issued soon for Watercraft Operations and Maintenance. The original pre-solicitation PIID was FA481925R0009. THere is an issue in SAM that is not allowing this PIID to be attached to the current Pre-Solicitation. Attached in this postin is the draft PWS and answers to the most recent questions. Due to teh questions asked some portions of the solicitation was changed to reflect teh nexcessary change.

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