Army Watercraft Sustainment Maintenance (AWSM) Program – Zone 1 – CONUS - SYNOPSIS
ID: W912CH-25-R-A005Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

PSC

NON-NUCLEAR SHIP REPAIR (EAST) (J998)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2ef3d9483f684ce1a3d526932aa20c5b/view
Timeline
    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 1 within the Continental United States (CONUS). This procurement aims to secure modifications, modernizations, and On-Condition Cyclic Maintenance (OCCM) for the U.S. Army's fleet of vessels, with a competitive bidding process that includes a partial set-aside for small businesses. The government plans to award approximately 14 Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, although it reserves the right to adjust this number. The Request for Proposal (RFP) is expected to be released in April 2025, and 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.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Brandon LaBonty
    brandon.a.labonty.civ@army.mil
    Christopher Murphy
    christopher.m.murphy90.civ@army.mil
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