26R0018 Pre-Solicitation Synopsis.pdf
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This is a presolicitation synopsis for a federal contract opportunity issued by the Military Sealift Command on 27 August 2026.
The Military Sealift Command seeks a contractor to operate and maintain Expeditionary Transfer Dock (ESD) vessels in support of assigned missions. The contractor must ensure vessels are operated professionally, maintained in good operable condition, and remain mission-ready at all times except during scheduled maintenance and repair periods. The contractor must comply with all applicable laws, United States Coast Guard (USCG) regulations, and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) rules, including maintaining valid USCG Certificates of Inspection and ABS Classifications at all times. Additionally, the contractor must possess and maintain a SECRET facilities clearance and employ personnel with SECRET security clearances. The Government plans to award a single fixed-price contract with pass-through elements under a trade-off source selection process, with contract award estimated for 20 March 2027. The contract is set aside for small businesses at 100 percent. The anticipated contract periods of performance include a firm period of 366 days followed by four optional periods (365, 365, 365, and 366 days respectively), with FAR clause 52.217-8 for option to extend services included.
The estimated solicitation issue date is 11 September 2026, with a closing date of 11 October 2026. Proposals must be submitted through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation module and will also be posted on sam.gov under solicitation number N3220526R0018. Interested contractors must register in PIEE, possess a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, and provide a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code. The appropriate NAICS Code is 483111. Contract performance will occur in the Continental United States (CONUS). Contact points are Kurt Oberg at (564) 230-3410 or Ray Cruz at (564) 226-4760.
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MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND
N10 - CONTRACTS AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE
PRESOLICITATION SYNOPSIS
Military Sealift Command Synopsis
1. Action Code: Pre-solicitation
2. Date: 27 August 2026
3. Year: Fiscal Year 2026
4. Contracting Office Zip Code: 23511
5. Classification Code: V – Transportation/Travel/Relocation Services
6. Contracting Office Address:
Military Sealift Command Norfolk 471 East C Street, Bldg. SP-64
Norfolk, VA 23511
7. Subject: Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of Expeditionary Transfer Dock (ESD )vessels
8. Proposed Solicitation Number: N3220526R0018
9. Closing Response Date: TBD
10. Contact Point: Kurt Oberg (564) 230-3410 email: kurt.j.oberg.civ@us.navy.mil and Ray Cruz
(564) 226-4760 email: ray.a.cruz10.civ@us.navy.mil
11. Contract Award Number: TBD
12. Contract Award Dollar Amount: TBD
13. Contract Line Item Number(s): TBD
14. Contract Award Date: Estimated 20 March 2027
15. Contractor: TBD
16. Place of Contract Performance: CONUS
17. Set-aside Status: 100% Small business Set-aside
Description:
This is not a solicitation, request for quote, or proposal. No contract or purchase order will be awarded from this notice.
The Military Sealift Command has a requirement for the O&M of the Expeditionary Transfer Dock (ESD) vessels. The Contractor must operate and maintain the vessels to support the assigned missions. The vessels must be operated in a professional manner and maintained in a good operable condition, and must be mission-ready at all times (excluding scheduled maintenance, repair and overhaul periods). The Contractor must operate the vessels and related systems and equipment in accordance with all relevant laws, terms of this contract, United States Coast Guard (USCG) and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) rules and regulations that would apply as if it is owned by a non-government entity, which includes, but is not limited to, maintaining a valid USCG Certificate of Inspection and ABS Classifications (including all statutory certificates) at all times. This contract requires the Contractor to possess and maintain a SECRET facilities clearance and to employ personnel with SECRET security clearances.
The Government expects to award a single fixed-price contract with pass through elements under a trade off source selection process. This procurement strategy is designed to ensure the Government obtains the best value by selecting the best qualified offer that meets all technical and solicitation requirements.
Offerors must demonstrate technical acceptability as defined in the solicitation to be considered for award.
Anticipated Contract Periods of Performance:
Period Days Firm Period 366 Option Period One 365 Option Period Two 365 Option Period Three 365 Option Period Four 366
The contract will include FAR clause 52.217-8 -- Option to Extend Services.
The estimated issue date for this solicitation is on or about 11 September 2026 with an estimated closing date of 11 October 2026. Upon issuance, the solicitation and supporting documentation will be posted in the Solicitation module at the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) and will be found on PIEE and on sam.gov under solicitation number N3220526R0018. Proposals must be submitted in the PIEE Solicitation module. Contractors interested in submitting offers will need to be registered in PIEE and must have the Proposal Manager role. If your company is new to PIEE and has no Account Administrator, the link below provides the general steps in getting started as a vendor to use the PIEE Solicitation Module and other PIEE applications:
https://wawf.eb.mil/xhtml/unauth/web/homepage/vendorGettingStartedHelp.xhtml
All respondents must provide a Unique Entity Identifier number (UEI) and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code. The appropriate NAICS Code is 483111. There are no responses due based on this pre-solicitation notice and the Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received for this notice. Questions or comments regarding this notice should be addressed to the POC in item #10.
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