Purchase Order N0018914P0048

The U.S. Fleet Forces Command awarded a $60,585 firm fixed-price purchase order to American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), doing business as ABS Americas, on December 12, 2013, for renewal service involving special continuous hull work. The contract, which was not set aside for small businesses or other designated categories, required completion by December 11, 2014, and was performed at Fort Story, Virginia. ABS, a global non-profit maritime classification society, leveraged its specialized expertise in marine safety, vessel inspection, and technical certification services to fulfill this naval requirement.

This award reflects ABS's established role as a critical partner to U.S. naval and maritime agencies. As a recognized classification society, ABS provides comprehensive engineering, inspection, and certification services across the Department of Defense and other maritime-focused federal agencies. The company maintains multiple indefinite delivery contracts with Naval Sea Systems Command, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the Maritime Administration, positioning it as a preferred vendor for specialized maritime technical support. The renewal service contract aligns with Fleet Forces Command's ongoing vessel maintenance and modernization objectives while drawing upon ABS's extensive experience in ship classification and structural evaluation services.