Solicitation N3220526Q7258 Amendment 1.pdf

This is a Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Standard Form 1449) issued by MSCHO Norfolk under requisition number N3220526Q7258.

The solicitation seeks Underwater Hull Cleaning and Inspection (UWILD) services in lieu of drydocking for USNS AMELIA EARHART. The contractor must provide all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, and services necessary to perform underwater in-lieu of drydocking operations, including underwater hull cleaning and inspection of USNS AMELIA EARHART, in accordance with a Performance Work Statement (PWS). The service is procured as a firm fixed-price line item (Item 0001) with a single job unit. The solicitation uses an unrestricted competitive acquisition approach and is designated as an Order for Commercial Items. The offer due date is 23 September 2026 at 02:00 PM Eastern Time, with quotations submitted to deborah.d.brett.civ@us.navy.mil. The period of performance is 18 October 2026 through 02 November 2026, during which the contractor must coordinate with the government and vessel representative to establish specific performance dates. Quoters must demonstrate ABS-recognized External Specialist qualifications for in-water surveys, provide technical capability statements not exceeding ten pages, submit ABS certificates, propose performance dates within the required window, and provide relevant past performance information. The government will evaluate quotations based on technical capability and price without discussions, though clarifications may be sought. Payment will be handled through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system using Invoice 2in1 documentation. The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including cybersecurity maturity model certification requirements at CMMC Level 1 (Self), and notice of price evaluation preference for HUBZone small business concerns, though a 10 percent evaluation preference factor will be added to non-HUBZone offers.