SAM #N3220526R0018

Operation and Maintenance of Expeditionary Transfer Dock (ESD) Vessels for Military Sealift Command

Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk is seeking contractors for the operation and maintenance of Expeditionary Transfer Dock (ESD) vessels. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy - Military Sealift Command (MSC) - N10 - Contracts and Business Management Directorate - Services Requested: - Operation and maintenance of ESD vessels and related systems - Ensure vessels are mission-ready except during scheduled maintenance, repair, and overhaul - Maintain valid USCG Certificates of Inspection and ABS Classifications - Comply with USCG and ABS rules and regulations - Employ personnel with SECRET security clearances - Contractor must possess and maintain a SECRET facilities clearance - Contract Details: - 100% small business set-aside - Single fixed-price contract - Trade-off source selection process based on technical acceptability and best value - Five-year period of performance (base year plus four option years) - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with maritime safety and classification standards - Security clearance requirements for both facility and personnel - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product part numbers are mentioned in the solicitation.

Description

This is not a solicitation, request for quote, or proposal. No contract or purchase order will be awarded from this notice.

The Military Sealift Command has a requirement for the O&M of the Expeditionary Transfer Dock (ESD) vessels. The Contractor must operate and maintain the vessels to support the assigned missions. The vessels must be operated in a professional manner and maintained in a good operable condition, and must be mission-ready at all times (excluding scheduled maintenance, repair and overhaul periods). The Contractor must operate the vessels and related systems and equipment in accordance with all relevant laws, terms of this contract, United States Coast Guard (USCG) and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) rules and regulations that would apply as if it is owned by a non-government entity, which includes, but is not limited to, maintaining a valid USCG Certificate of Inspection and ABS Classifications (including all statutory certificates) at all times. This contract requires the Contractor to possess and maintain a SECRET facilities clearance and to employ personnel with SECRET security clearances.

The Government expects to award a single fixed-price contract with pass through elements under a trade off source selection process. This procurement strategy is designed to ensure the Government obtains the best value by selecting the best qualified offer that meets all technical and solicitation requirements. Offerors must demonstrate technical acceptability as defined in the solicitation to be considered for award.

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