Sources Sought USNS ARTIC
ID: N3220524R4106Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

PSC

NON-NUCLEAR SHIP REPAIR (EAST) (J998)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command (MSC), is seeking expressions of interest from eligible businesses for a Regular Overhaul Dry Docking (ROH/DD) of the USNS ARTIC (T-AOE 8), scheduled to begin around May 21, 2025, for a duration of 90 days. Contractors must have facilities located along the East Coast or Gulf and will be responsible for various tasks, including general services for the ship, tank testing, equipment maintenance, and dry docking procedures. This procurement is critical for maintaining the operational readiness of the vessel, which plays a vital role in supporting naval operations. Interested parties should submit a capabilities statement by October 18, 2024, and can find further details in the forthcoming solicitation expected to be issued around November 4, 2024, on sam.gov. For inquiries, contact Haley Rolince at haley.a.rolince.civ@us.navy.mil or Edward Ruhling at edward.v.ruhling.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    The document outlines the terms of a Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for the sharing of technical data related to the USNS ARCTIC (T-AOE 8) between the government and an Offeror, following the guidelines of specific Department of Defense instructions. The NDA specifies that the Offeror must restrict the use of provided data solely for the preparation of proposals and contract execution while ensuring organizational controls to prevent unauthorized access and dissemination. It mandates that the Offeror must return or destroy all data upon contract completion or award to another entity, verify such destruction, and cooperate with the government on any unauthorized disclosure incidents. Additionally, the document requires the Offeror to identify subcontractors who will adhere to similar NDA terms. This agreement aims to safeguard sensitive information and ensure compliance with military data-sharing regulations within the context of federal RFPs and contracts, promoting responsible data stewardship and protecting national security interests.
    The Military Sealift Command has issued a sources sought notice to gauge interest from eligible businesses for a Regular Overhaul Dry Docking (ROH/DD) of the USNS ARTIC (T-AOE 8), scheduled to commence around May 21, 2025, for a 90-day duration. Interested contractors must have facilities located along the East Coast or Gulf. The work package will include various tasks such as general services for the ship, tank testing, equipment maintenance, and dry docking procedures. The solicitation for this project is expected to be issued around November 4, 2024, with details available via sam.gov. Respondents should demonstrate relevant experience, provide their business classification (large or small), CAGE Code, and any partnerships with larger firms. Submission of a capabilities statement by October 18, 2024, will help the government assess potential bidders, although it is not required for future offerings. Notably, the government will not pay for any information received in response to this notice, reflecting the preliminary nature of this process within the broader context of federal procurement.
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