Characteristics.docx

This document is a Sources Sought notice from the Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command (MSC) regarding a future procurement for lay berth and industrial assistance, with options for ship repair availabilities, for the T-AKE (dry cargo/ammunition) and ESB (expeditionary sea base) class vessels.

The notice provides characteristics for the T-AKE and ESB vessels, including key dimensions and displacement details. It invites interested companies to review the attached draft solicitations, provide feedback, and demonstrate their experience in performing similar work. The procurement will be solicited under NAICS Code 336611, Ship Building and Repair, with a size standard of 1,250 employees. Companies are requested to indicate if they are a large or small business, and if small, whether they fall into any further classifications (HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.). Responses to the Sources Sought notice are due by Friday, August 23, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern. MSC will host a question and answer session on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern.