The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command (MSC), is seeking eligible small businesses to provide services for the removal of miscellaneous valves and pumps from the USNS PECOS. This opportunity is part of a market research initiative and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee of contract award; the anticipated solicitation release date is around February 21, 2025, with contract awards expected by April 25, 2025. The services will be performed at the contractor's facility, with the overall period of performance extending until September 30, 2025. Interested small businesses, particularly those that are Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Certified HUBZone, and Certified 8(a), are encouraged to submit a capabilities statement by February 7, 2025, to Samuel N. Queen at the provided email or mailing address.