Pacific Northwest Line Handling Services 2013-2018

Award Date 11/22/2013
Last Date To Order 11/21/2018
Shared Ceiling Not listed
Contract Type
Master IDIQ
Predecessor
Not listed
Successors

The Pacific Northwest Line Handling Services 2013-2018 Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is a specialized multiple-award vehicle focused on providing line handling services for United States Naval Ships (USNS) in the Pacific Northwest geographical area. The contract, administered by the Military Sealift Command, enables rapid deployment of line handling experts to assist with maritime vessel operations, specifically supporting ship movement, docking, and undocking procedures. These services are critical for ensuring safe and efficient maritime logistics and transportation for military vessels operating in the Puget Sound and surrounding coastal regions.

The contract features task orders primarily awarded to small businesses, with most deliveries valued between $1,500 and $3,000 and performance periods typically ranging from a few days to several weeks. Two primary prime contractors consistently won task orders: Unchained Marine Services, LLC (a veteran-owned small business) and Main Line Inc. (a self-certified small disadvantaged, veteran-owned business). Task orders consistently covered line handling services for specific naval ships such as USNS Carl Brashear, USNS Cesar Chavez, USNS Amelia Earhart, and USNS Matthew Perry, with performance locations concentrated in Washington state areas like Port Hadlock-Irondale, Manchester, and Bremerton. All task orders were set aside for total small business participation, using a firm fixed-price contract type, and were consistently awarded by the Military Sealift Command as part of this strategic maritime support contract.

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