Army Watercraft Sustainment Maintenance (AWSM) Program – Zone 3 – Pier Side - SYNOPSIS
ID: W912CH-25-R-A007Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC- DTAWARREN, MI, 48397-5000, USA

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Water Transportation (488390)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- SHIPS, SMALL CRAFT, PONTOONS, AND FLOATING DOCKS (J019)

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https://sam.gov/opp/26c5cfc1e429489c90c51e26f4d10474/view
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    Posted Apr 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 23, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA), is preparing to solicit proposals for the Army Watercraft Sustainment Maintenance (AWSM) Program, specifically for Zone 3 – Pier Side operations. This procurement aims to address the maintenance needs of the U.S. Army’s fleet of vessels, including emergency and un-programmed repairs, emergency drydocking, modernization, and modification efforts. The government plans to award approximately 14 Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, each covering five one-year ordering periods with an additional six-month option, with the Request for Proposal (RFP) expected to be released in April 2025. Interested parties can reach out to Brandon LaBonty at brandon.a.labonty.civ@army.mil or Christopher Murphy at christopher.m.murphy90.civ@army.mil for further information.

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Brandon LaBonty
brandon.a.labonty.civ@army.mil
Christopher Murphy
christopher.m.murphy90.civ@army.mil
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