The San Diego Line Handling Services 2013-2018 is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract primarily focused on providing line handling services for Naval vessels stationed at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego, California. The contract, awarded by the Military Sealift Command, enables the procurement of specialized line handling support for various naval ships, including replenishment vessels, expeditionary craft, and other watercraft requiring docking and mooring assistance. These services are critical for maintaining the operational readiness and mobility of naval assets in the San Diego maritime region.
The task orders under this IDIQ consistently demonstrate a pattern of small dollar, short-duration delivery orders ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, with performance periods typically spanning one to three months. The prime contractor, Adept Process Services, Inc. (APS Marine), a veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small business, was the exclusive awardee and consistently won task orders throughout the contract's lifecycle. Most task orders were designated as total small business set-asides and involved line handling services for specific vessels such as the USNS Kaiser, USNS Yukon, and USNS Guadalupe. The contract's primary place of performance was San Diego, California, with the Military Sealift Command serving as the primary funding and contracting agency. The delivery orders consistently used firm fixed-price mechanisms and supported the maintenance and operational support of the Navy's west coast fleet.