The document outlines a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) specifically for accessing technical data related to the USNS GUADALUPE (T-AO 200) as part of the solicitation response N3220518R4002. The Offeror commits to use the provided data solely for the proposal preparation and, if awarded, for contract performance. Key stipulations include compliance with dissemination restrictions, export regulations, and the establishment of organizational controls to prevent unauthorized access. The Offeror must identify related vendors and ensure they adhere to similar NDA terms. Upon contract award notification or project completion, the Offeror must destroy or return all data and certify this action to the Government. The agreement also emphasizes the Offeror’s responsibility for preventing unauthorized data disclosures and requires them to cover any recovery costs incurred by the Government due to breaches. The NDA is integral to safeguarding sensitive technical data in the contracting process, aligning with Department of Defense regulations.
This notice serves as a Sources Sought Notice from the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Contracting Office, seeking eligible businesses for the Regular Overhaul (ROH) and Drydocking (DD) of the USNS GUADALUPE (T-AO 200), slated to begin around June 1, 2025, lasting approximately 100 days. The notice outlines major work items including general services, tank and void cleaning, steel repairs, maintenance on the propeller system, and underwater hull cleaning. The work must be performed at the contractor's facility on the West Coast, with the solicitation expected to be issued by November 1, 2024.
The document emphasizes small businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Certified 8(a) businesses, to respond to identify potential sources for this market research effort. Interested parties must submit a capabilities package by October 10, 2024, to assist the government in tailoring its requirements. This notice clarifies that it is not a solicitation for bids or proposals, and no contracts will be awarded solely from this notice. The anticipated award date for the contract is April 2, 2025, with further details to be found on the SAM.gov website.