Ship Management Services for the Five National Security Multi-mission Vessels (NSMV)
ID: SS25NSMVType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFMARITIME ADMINISTRATION6933A2 DOT MARITIME ADMINISTRATIONNORFOLK, VA, 23505, USA

NAICS

Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111)

PSC

OPERATION OF OTHER NON-BUILDING FACILITIES (M1PZ)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/56599465c94141c3a5e638cbc875932f/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 22, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 22, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Feb 5, 2025, 7:30 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking vendors for Ship Management Services for five National Security Multi-mission Vessels (NSMVs), with a focus on maintaining operational readiness and compliance. The selected contractor will be responsible for a range of tasks including vessel maintenance, logistics management, regulatory compliance, and staffing for non-training missions, all of which are critical for supporting State Maritime Academies and responding to emergencies. Interested parties must demonstrate qualifications such as U.S. citizenship, vessel ownership experience, and a $1 million line of credit, with submissions due by February 5, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Robert McDermott at robert.mcdermott@dot.gov or call 757-322-5824.

Point(s) of Contact
Robert McDermott
(757) 322-5824
robert.mcdermott@dot.gov
Files
Title
Posted
Schoolship Sources Sought Notice 22JAN25.pdf
Jan 22, 2025, 11:09 PM UTC
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify vendors for Vessel Custodial Services (VCS), effective from September 2025. The selected contractor will manage maintenance, repairs, logistics, regulatory compliance, and operational functions for five National Security Multi-mission Vessels (NSMVs) that support State Maritime Academies and respond to emergencies. Major tasks include vessel maintenance, executing a Planned Maintenance Program, managing logistics and supply chains, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing staff for non-training missions, as well as managing fuel and human resources. Contractors must meet specific criteria, including U.S. citizenship, vessel ownership experience, and a $1 million line of credit. Interested parties must submit their qualifications by February 5, 2025. The results will inform whether the procurement will be set aside for small businesses or open to all, impacting the method of contractor selection. This market research aligns with the federal RFP process, aiming for effective service delivery while ensuring compliance and operational readiness.
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Ship Management Services for the Five National Security Multi-mission Vessels (NSMV)
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