The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command (MSC Norfolk), is seeking qualified small businesses for the EPF Layberth Multiple Award Contract, an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) procurement focused on providing lay-berthing services for Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) vessels. Contractors will be required to offer secure berthing facilities capable of supporting at least two EPF vessels, along with necessary maintenance capabilities, to ensure operational readiness. This contract is significant for maintaining the fleet's operational capabilities and is set to commence on December 1, 2024, with an estimated award date of January 15, 2025, lasting for a duration of five years. Interested parties can expect the solicitation to be available on SAM.gov around October 31, 2024, and should direct inquiries to Jamiel Blizzard at jamiel.n.blizzard.civ@us.navy.mil or Alvinia R. Jenkins at alvinia.r.jenkins.civ@us.navy.mil.