USNS MERCY (T-AH 19) FY25 MID-TERM AVAILABILITY (MTA) WITH DRY-DOCKING REQUIREMENT
ID: N3220525R4144Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

PSC

NON-NUCLEAR SHIP REPAIR (EAST) (J998)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ce570ae3dd1341838f8f3572acfb54f0/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Navy, is seeking proposals for the mid-term availability and dry-docking of the USNS MERCY (T-AH 19) scheduled for fiscal year 2025. The contract requires the contractor to prepare for and accomplish the specified work in accordance with the provided work item package, with the anticipated performance period from August 15, 2025, to December 14, 2025, at the contractor's facility located on the U.S. East, Gulf, or West Coast. This procurement is crucial for maintaining the operational readiness of the USNS MERCY, a key asset in the Navy's fleet. Interested small businesses are encouraged to submit proposals, and they must adhere to a Non-Disclosure Agreement to protect sensitive technical data related to the project. For further inquiries, potential offerors can contact Benjamin Brackett at benjamin.b.brackett.civ@us.navy.mil or Colin Edick at colin.j.edick.civ@us.navy.mil, with the solicitation expected to be available around January 15, 2025.

    Files
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    N3220525R4144 USNS MERCY MTA Sources Sought.docx
    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.
    Technical Data Non-Disclosure.docx
    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.
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