Living Barge Sustainment New England Area
ID: N5005426RFP20XXType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYMID ATLANTIC REG MAINT CTRNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2124, USA

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

PSC

NON-NUCLEAR SHIP REPAIR (EAST) (J998)

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No Set aside used (NONE)
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, is seeking qualified contractors to provide sustainment support for United States Navy crews living aboard barges in the New England area, including Groton, Connecticut, New London, Connecticut, and Kittery, Maine. The required services encompass a range of maintenance and repair tasks, such as calibration and certification of hydrogen sulfide alarm systems, fire and flooding alarm inspections, HVAC repairs, and various habitability and galley repairs, necessitating multi-trade maintenance personnel available for both regular and emergency hours. This opportunity is critical for ensuring the operational readiness and safety of Navy personnel aboard these vessels. Interested businesses are encouraged to submit a capabilities statement package to the contracting office, with specific details outlined in the announcement, and may contact Joel Harrison at joel.j.harrison.civ@us.navy.mil or John Moegenberg at john.n.moegenberg.civ@us.navy.mil for further inquiries.

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    The Department of the Navy, MARMC (NMD-R), released Specification Number MARMC-HM&E-25-0015 for work on Barge YR 29 (RMC 2190). The specification outlines various maintenance and repair tasks, including accountability of manhours and material reservations, calibration and certification of Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) and Fire and Flooding Alarm Systems, and repairs for Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Gaylord Hood Systems, Habitability, and Galley equipment. It also details procedures for Barge Systems Check-Off List, Temporary Services (towing, mooring, deep cleaning, fumigation), Cleaning and Pumping of tanks and voids, and control of Hazardous Waste. The document emphasizes adherence to standard items, regulatory compliance, and proper documentation for all work performed on the barge.
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