USNS ZEUS Deactivation
ID: N3220525R4014Type: Sources Sought
Overview

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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/92e154843c34413aaf8001491d94296b/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command, is seeking eligible businesses for the Deactivation Availability (DEACT) of the USNS ZEUS (T-ARC 7), scheduled to commence around 01 August 2025 and last for approximately 60 days. The project involves a range of tasks including general services, safety measures, equipment removal, and preparation for lay-up, with a focus on ensuring the vessel's safe deactivation. This opportunity is particularly aimed at small businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and 8(a) certified firms, as the government assesses the need for a set-aside acquisition. Interested parties must submit a capabilities package by 25 November 2024, and all submissions should be emailed to the designated contacts, Samuel N. Queen and Tommy Hale, with the anticipated contract award date set for 02 June 2025.

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    J-14 Technical NDA.docx
    The document outlines a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) pertaining to the USNS ZEUS (T-ARC 7) technical data, governed by specific Department of Defense regulations. The government seeks to ensure that the Offeror, defined as the recipient of the technical data, adheres to a set of stringent compliance measures. Key responsibilities include using the data solely for preparing a proposal and performing the resultant contract, restricting dissemination of the data according to distribution statements, and maintaining strict organizational controls to prevent unauthorized access. The Offeror must also disclose any subcontractors who will sign similar NDAs, and they are tasked with returning or destroying data post-contract award or completion, providing written certification of destruction. Furthermore, the Offeror must cooperate with government efforts to recover or address any unauthorized disclosures and bear associated costs. This NDA is crucial for safeguarding sensitive information while addressing federal contracting requirements.
    Sources Sought.docx
    The Military Sealift Command is issuing a Sources Sought Notice for eligible businesses to undertake the Deactivation Availability (DEACT) of the USNS ZEUS (T-ARC 7) starting around 01 August 2025 and lasting for approximately 60 days. This notice, purely a market research tool, aims to assess small business capabilities for potential contract work rather than serve as a solicitation for proposals. Key project components include general services, safety measures, equipment removal, and preparation for lay-up. The area of consideration is the East and Gulf Coast, and responses are encouraged from small businesses, particularly those that are Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and 8(a) certified. Interested parties should submit a capabilities package by 25 November 2024, and all submissions must be emailed. The information gathered will inform whether a set-aside acquisition is necessary, with the contract award expected by 02 June 2025. The appropriate NAICS Code for this project is 336611.
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