NSWC-Panama City Support Vessel
ID: SS-25-002Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYMSC NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

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Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/020b08af3123418b935f752741bc8774/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command (MSC), is seeking information on a U.S. flag, Jones Act qualified vessel to support Naval Special Warfare missions based in Panama City, Florida. The vessel must meet specific operational requirements, including a minimum transit speed of 20 knots, the capacity to accommodate 12 personnel for up to ten days, and essential equipment such as a stern crane and A-frame, to facilitate at-sea research, development, testing, and evaluation. This procurement is critical for ongoing naval operations within the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean, with an estimated operational tempo indicating frequent and extended use at sea. Interested parties are invited to submit their vessel specifications, estimated costs, and company qualifications by November 6, 2024, and may contact Jordan Schwaner or Reah Norris for further information.

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    The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is soliciting information for a U.S. flag, Jones Act qualified vessel to support Naval Special Warfare missions in Panama City, FL, with operations extending to various locations within the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean. The vessel is required for at-sea research, development, testing, and evaluation, necessitating compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. It must have capabilities such as a minimum transit speed of 20 knots, the ability to accommodate 12 personnel for up to ten days, and essential equipment including a stern crane and A-frame. Estimated operational tempo indicates frequent use, including long durations at sea and extended deployments. The submission deadline for interested parties is 06 NOV 2024, with responses to detail vessel specifications, estimated costs, and company qualifications. This request for information is part of a broader procurement process, aimed at evaluating the need for a new requirement based on existing naval operational contexts. The information gathered will inform the potential exercise of an option under an existing contract.
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