Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of the Offshore Petroleum Distribution System (OPDS)
ID: N32205-24-R-0005Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYMSC NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

NAICS

Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: MARINE CHARTER (V124)

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https://sam.gov/opp/3c377c3a7a5b45609baab7ca88af3ac9/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command (MSC), is seeking contractors for the operation and maintenance (O&M) of the Offshore Petroleum Distribution System (OPDS). This contract involves managing two vessels, the USNS VADM K.R. Wheeler and USNS FAST TEMPO, ensuring they are mission-ready and operable at all times, except during scheduled maintenance. The successful contractor must comply with all relevant laws and regulations, hold a SECRET facility clearance, and employ personnel with similar security clearances, highlighting the critical nature of this service in supporting military operations. The anticipated solicitation issuance date is September 10, 2024, with a closing date of October 11, 2024. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Sean Folaron at sean.r.folaron.civ@us.navy.mil or call 757-341-3343 for further information.

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    Sean Folaron
    (757) 341-3343
    sean.r.folaron.civ@us.navy.mi
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    24R0005 Synopsis.pdf
    The Military Sealift Command (MSC) released a pre-solicitation notice for the operation and maintenance (O&M) of the Offshore Petroleum Distribution System (OPDS). This requirement involves the management of two vessels, the USNS VADM K.R Wheeler and USNS FAST TEMPO, ensuring they remain in operable condition and mission-ready at all times, except during scheduled maintenance. The contractor must comply with all applicable laws and regulations and hold a SECRET facility clearance, employing personnel with similar security clearances. The anticipated contract has a performance period including multiple one-year options, with an estimated solicitation issuance date of September 10, 2024, and a closing date of October 11, 2024. Interested parties are encouraged to direct any inquiries to designated contacts. This notice serves as an informational step in the procurement process, signaling forthcoming solicitation efforts without obligating the government to pay for responses.
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