Army Watercraft Sustainment Maintenance (AWSM) Program – Zone 2 – OCONUS - SYNOPSIS
ID: W912CH-25-R-A006Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Ship and Boat Building (33661)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- SHIPS, SMALL CRAFT, PONTOONS, AND FLOATING DOCKS (J019)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/01ede5e64331439e822825a5cbb514f6/view
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    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 2 Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS). This procurement aims to address modifications, modernizations, and On-Condition Cyclic Maintenance (OCCM) for the U.S. Army’s fleet of vessels, ensuring their operational readiness and longevity. The government plans to award approximately seven OCONUS Five Year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, with the possibility of awarding more or fewer contracts based on the proposals received. Interested parties should note that the Request for Proposal (RFP) W912CH-25-R-A006 is expected to be released in April 2025, and inquiries can be directed to Brandon LaBonty at brandon.a.labonty.civ@army.mil or Christopher Murphy at christopher.m.murphy90.civ@army.mil.

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