Army Watercraft Sustainment Maintenance (AWSM) Program Zone 1 CONUS
ID: W912CH25RA005Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

PSC

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

Set Aside

Partial Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBP)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e18ceabceab24a67989e134a72cf22e4/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army, is seeking contractors for the Army Watercraft Sustainment Maintenance (AWSM) Program Zone 1, which is focused on maintenance and repair services for watercraft within the continental United States (CONUS). This procurement is a partial small business set-aside and aims to ensure the operational readiness of military watercraft through comprehensive maintenance and repair services, as outlined in the solicitation amendment. The importance of this program lies in its role in sustaining the Army's watercraft capabilities, which are critical for various military operations. Interested parties should refer to the solicitation amendment for detailed changes and answers to industry questions, and they can contact Brandon Labonty at brandon.a.labonty.civ@army.mil or Christopher Murphy at christopher.m.murphy90.civ@army.mil for further inquiries.

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