# PIEE #N3220526R1018

Operation and Maintenance Services for Expeditionary Transfer Dock (ESD) Vessels

**Buyer:** MSC WAREHOUSE
**Posted:** September 22, 2026
**Respond By:** October 23, 2026
**Identifier:** N3220526R1018
**NAICS:** 336611, 488390, 483111

This opportunity is issued by the Military Sealift Command (MSC) at Naval Base Norfolk, VA, seeking a contractor for the operation and maintenance of Expeditionary Transfer Dock (ESD) vessels.
- Government Buyer:
  - Military Sealift Command (MSC), contracting office at Naval Base Norfolk, VA
- Scope of Work:
  - Operation and maintenance of ESD vessels to support assigned missions
  - Ensure vessels are maintained in good operable condition and are mission-ready except during scheduled maintenance, repair, or overhaul
  - 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
- Security Requirements:
  - Contractor must have a SECRET facilities clearance
  - Personnel must possess SECRET security clearances
- Contract Structure:
  - Single fixed-price contract with pass-through elements
  - Awarded via tradeoff source selection process
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice
- Products/Services Requested:
  - No products are requested; the requirement is strictly for services related to vessel operation and maintenance
- Unique Requirements:
  - Strict adherence to USCG and ABS regulations
  - Ongoing readiness and certification of vessels
  - Security clearance requirements for both facility and personnel

### Description

The Military Sealift Command has a requirement for the Operation and Maintenance of the ExpeditionaryTransfer Dock(ESD) vessels. The Contractor must operate and maintain the vessels to support the assigned missions. Thevessels must be operated in a professional manner and maintained in a good operable condition, and must be missionreadyat all times (excluding scheduled maintenance, repair and overhaul periods). The Contractor must operate the vesselsand 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-governmententity, 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 SECRETfacilities clearance and to employ personnel with SECRET security clearances. The Government expects to award a singlefixed-price contract with pass through elements under a tradeoff source selection process. This procurement strategy isdesigned to ensure the Government obtains the best value by selecting the best qualified offer that meets all technical andsolicitation requirements. Offerors must demonstrate technical acceptability as defined in the solicitation to be consideredforward.

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