Opportunity
PIEE #N3220526R0018
Operation and Maintenance of Expeditionary Transfer Dock (ESD) Vessels for Military Sealift Command
Buyer
MSC WAREHOUSE
Posted
September 21, 2026
Respond By
October 22, 2026
Identifier
N3220526R0018
NAICS
483111, 488390, 336611
Military Sealift Command (MSC) is seeking a contractor to operate and maintain Expeditionary Transfer Dock (ESD) vessels at Naval Base Norfolk. - Government Buyer: - Military Sealift Command (MSC) - MSC Warehouse and contracting office, Naval Base Norfolk - Products/Services Requested: - Operation and maintenance of ESD vessels and related systems - Ensure vessels are mission-ready except during scheduled maintenance, repair, or overhaul - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with United States Coast Guard (USCG) and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) rules and regulations - Maintain valid USCG Certificates of Inspection and ABS Classifications - Contractor must have a SECRET facilities clearance - Personnel must possess SECRET security clearances - Single fixed-price contract awarded via tradeoff source selection (technical acceptability is key) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - No specific products or part numbers are listed; focus is on vessel operation and maintenance services.
Description
The Military Sealift Command has a requirement for the Operation and Maintenance 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 anon-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 tradeoff 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 forward.