Dive Locker Services
ID: M6786125SS1010Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYMFR COMPTROLLERNEW ORLEANS, LA, 70114-1500, USA

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

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https://sam.gov/opp/8eaa2c2cc8ac456f8423548ec1d28523/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES), is seeking qualified contractors to provide Dive Locker Services across three locations: San Antonio, TX; Marine Corps Base Hawaii; and Mobile, AL. The contractor will deliver comprehensive non-personal support services for diving facilities and operations, assisting the Dive Chief and dive locker staff with maintenance, training, and operational briefings related to approximately 1,200 pieces of diving equipment over a two-year period, with the possibility of two one-year extensions. This contract is critical for ensuring the operational readiness and safety of military diving operations, requiring personnel with a SECRET security clearance and relevant experience. Interested parties should contact Parren Tatum at parren.tatum.civ@usmc.mil or call 504-697-8308 for further details.

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    Parren Tatum
    (504) 697-8308
    parren.tatum.civ@usmc.mil
    Prym Johnson
    prym.johnson.ctr@usmc.mil
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    PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT_Dive Contract Position.docx
    The 4th Reconnaissance Battalion requires comprehensive non-personal support services for diving facilities and operations across three locations: San Antonio, TX; Marine Corps Base Hawaii; and Mobile, AL. The contractor will assist the Dive Chief and dive locker staff with professional, technical collaboration, maintenance, and training support over a period of two years, with two optional one-year extensions. Personnel must possess a SECRET security clearance, relevant experience in diving operations, and proficiency in necessary software tools. They will conduct weekly operational briefings related to approximately 1,200 pieces of diving equipment. A Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) will oversee contractor performance, ensuring compliance with established standards. The contractor is required to maintain timely communication with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), submit performance reports, and comply with safety and environmental regulations. Furthermore, safety protocols must be adhered to, including incident reporting and the maintenance of a written safety plan. The contract underscores the importance of providing qualified personnel capable of responding to the nuanced requirements of military diving operations while ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
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