US FLAG HOST SHIP FOR NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE w MOON POOL
ID: N3220524R0003Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYMSC NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

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TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: MARINE CHARTER (V124)
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    The US Department of Defense, Department of the Navy requires the services of a host ship for naval special warfare training. This opportunity, based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, seeks a vessel to support the Moon Pool training facility and is open to offers from deep sea freight transportation companies.

    The key task involves providing a suitable ship and crew to facilitate training exercises for an extended period, encompassing multiple training scenarios and locations. The successful awardee will ensure the ship's availability and operability, including the provision of all necessary equipment and personnel, for the duration of the contract.

    Deliverables include the successful execution of training exercises and the availability of the vessel as per the specified requirements. The contract will likely involve multiple deployments, with the exact schedule to be determined, and the potential for extensions based on performance and ongoing requirements.

    Applicants for this contract should possess experience and expertise in maritime transportation and must adhere to strict deadlines. Offerors must demonstrate the capability to provide a suitable vessel and crew, highlighting their qualifications and any necessary certifications.

    Funding for this project is estimated at $10,000,000 - $15,000,000, with the contract expected to be awarded based on the best value to the government. The submission deadline is March 29, 2024, and interested parties should adhere to the detailed requirements outlined in the attached solicitation documents.

    All queries regarding this opportunity should be directed to the primary contact, Frank Crozier, or secondary contact, Stephanie Ricker, whose details are provided in the initial overview.

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