The document outlines the Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) related to technical data for the USNS Robert E. Simanek (T-ESB 7). The NDA establishes the terms under which the Offeror is granted access to sensitive technical information. Key obligations for the Offeror include ensuring compliance with data usage restrictions, implementing organizational controls to prevent unauthorized access, and maintaining confidentiality through subcontractor agreements. The Offeror must also avoid unauthorized dissemination of data, return or destroy the data following contract award or work completion, and assist the Government in addressing any unauthorized disclosures. The document emphasizes the importance of safeguarding proprietary and controlled unclassified information, reflecting the necessity for rigorous controls when dealing with government contracts and data. Overall, this NDA serves to protect sensitive information in the context of preparing proposals and executing federal contracts, ensuring that all parties adhere to strict confidentiality standards.
The Military Sealift Command issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential businesses for the Post Shakedown Availability (PSA) of the USNS ROBERT E SIMANEK (T-ESB 7), scheduled to begin around 31 May 2025 for a duration of 120 days. The PSA involves various general services, project planning, inspections, and modifications across the ship's systems and components. Eligible participants include small businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and others, with a focus on facilitating a potential set-aside acquisition. Interested companies are encouraged to submit a capabilities package detailing their qualifications, facilities, and partnerships by 25 September 2024. This notice does not constitute a formal solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on this notice alone. The government aims to use this market research to tailor future requirements effectively and anticipates issuing a contract no later than 1 April 2025. Responses must be submitted via email to designated contacts and will not be accepted through mail or fax, underscoring the government's commitment to streamline communications and processing.