The U.S. Navy is hosting an Industry Day event to engage with industry leaders and gather insights for an upcoming diving services contract. The event is a crucial step in the procurement process for specialized diving and underwater ship repair services.
The Navy seeks to augment its diving capability and rapidly deploy contractors within four hours of receiving task orders. Services required include air and mixed-gas diving to specific depths, with contractors able to simultaneously execute three diving operations globally. Key tasks involve underwater inspections, maintenance, and specialized welding and testing.
The contract emphasizes close collaboration between the contractor and the Supervisor of Salvage and Diving (SUPSALV), with stringent requirements for timely delivery of work plans, estimates, and reports. The Navy seeks a single vendor for this IDIQ contract, focusing on their technical capability, management approach, past performance, and cost. The evaluation process weights technical capability and management approach above cost considerations.
To participate, RSVP by email is required by September 13, 2024, and attendance is limited to three individuals per organization. The Navy encourages vendors to present their most competitive offers and emphasizes that it may award the contract without discussions. The solicitation aims to award a contract representing the best value to the Navy, with an emphasis on technical merit.
The Industry Day event will be held on September 18, 2024, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Virginia Beach. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for further updates.
For more details, contact Daniel Kough or Lisa Grayum at the provided email addresses.