FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM (FDS) OR FDS ON CHARTER/COMMERCIAL TANKER
ID: SS-24-118Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYMSC NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

NAICS

Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: MARINE CHARTER (V124)

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https://sam.gov/opp/1b941d99f4554afab20caf1036edc290/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command (MSC), is seeking information from companies regarding a potential contract for a Fuel Delivery System (FDS) to support replenishment operations for U.S. Navy combatants. The MSC aims to identify commercial tanker operators capable of designing and installing a fixed or modular FDS that can facilitate fuel transfer under various sea conditions while adhering to Navy engineering standards. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the efficiency and modernization of military supply operations, with a targeted contract duration of 59 months, commencing on February 2, 2026, and concluding on June 1, 2027. Interested parties must submit their company information and relevant experience by September 10, 2024, to the primary contact, Jordan Schwaner, at jordan.t.schwaner.civ@us.navy.mil, or the secondary contact, Stephanie Ricker, at stephanie.ricker.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    Sources Sought - SS-24-118 (FDS ON CHARTER_COMMERCIAL TANKER).pdf
    The Military Sealift Command (MSC), through the Strategic Sealift Program Support Office, is conducting a market survey (Sources Sought Notice No. SS-24-118) to identify companies capable of providing a commercial tanker with a contractor-designed Fuel Delivery System (FDS) for the U.S. Navy. This request for information is not a solicitation for proposals but aims to gather insights into potential contractors with experience in this field. The desired tanker should support fuel transfer operations under various sea conditions, specifically accommodating refueling alongside Navy combatants. Interested parties are required to submit detailed company information, including small business status, along with relevant experience from the past five years that demonstrates capability to fulfill the contract's requirements. Submissions are to be sent via email by September 10, 2024. The MSC's targeted timeline for the contract involves starting operations by February 2, 2026, and ending by June 1, 2027. The initiative highlights MSC's pursuit of efficiency and modernization in military supply operations through strategic partnerships with private sector entities.
    Sources Sought - SS-24-118 (FDS ON CHARTER_COMMERCIAL TANKER) - Amendment 0001.pdf
    The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is seeking information from companies regarding a potential contract for a Fuel Delivery System (FDS) to support replenishment operations for U.S. Navy combatants. This sources sought notice, designated as SS-24-118, highlights the intention to find commercial tanker operators capable of designing and installing a fixed or modular FDS. The system must facilitate fuel transfer in various sea conditions and comply with Navy engineering standards. The MSC anticipates a 59-month contract with laydays beginning February 2, 2026, concluding June 1, 2027. Interested parties must submit their company information, relevant experience in similar projects, and indicate their interest in bidding by September 17, 2024. The notice also specifies a small business size standard aligning with federal regulations. Overall, the notice serves to assess market capabilities and gauge interest for future contract opportunities in the naval supply chain support sector.
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