The Military Sealift Command Norfolk issued a Sources Sought Notice for the USNS MERCY (T-AH 19), seeking contractors for a Mid-Term Availability (MTA) that includes a dry-docking period estimated to begin around August 15, 2025, lasting for 122 days. Work will occur at a West Coast contractor facility. The document outlines several anticipated maintenance tasks, including general ship services, equipment replacement and upgrades, inspections, structural repairs, and dry-docking. Interested parties are encouraged to demonstrate their experience in similar projects. The procurement falls under NAICS Code 336611, Ship Building and Repair, with a small business size standard of 1,300 employees. Responses should indicate whether the firm is classified as a small business, and if so, which specific categories apply. Interested contractors must submit their capabilities before the deadline of October 31, 2024. Participation in this notice is optional and will not incur government compensation, but serves to inform the government of available shipyard resources for future bidding opportunities.
The document outlines a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) between the Government and an Offeror pertaining to technical data related to USNS MERCY (T-AH 19). The NDA's purpose is to protect sensitive information during the proposal submission and potential contract execution process in response to solicitation N3220525R4144. Key obligations of the Offeror include restricting data usage solely for proposal preparation and contract performance, ensuring compliance with dissemination and export controls, and implementing strict access controls within their organization. The Offeror must list any subcontractors and ensure similar NDA agreements are in place with them. Furthermore, upon completion of work or contract award to another entity, the Offeror is required to return or destroy all data and certify this action. The document emphasizes the importance of safeguarding the provided data from unauthorized disclosure and outlines consequences for any breaches of agreement. Overall, the NDA aims to ensure the confidentiality of government technical data involved in federal procurement processes.