The federal agency, the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), has awarded an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) to Pacific Rim Shipbrokers, Inc., an Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business. The contract, valued at a ceiling of $4,194,280.67, is for the provision of "Submarine Escort Service" over the period from August 5, 2024 to August 4, 2029.
The scope of the contract involves the contractor providing a privately owned U.S. flag commercial vessel over 120 feet capable of maintaining 10 knots speed and remaining at sea for up to 12 days in sea state condition 6, equipped for navigation, communications including VHF, radar, and able to deploy acoustic signaling equipment in heavy seas. The contractor will be tasked with establishing a moving four nautical mile clearance area for submarine testing and communicating regularly via radio to clear other vessels, operating for up to 17 days total including mobilization and demobilization. This contract was awarded as a single award, with the government considering all small business categories during the procurement process.
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