General Services for maintenance and repairs of MSC ships at NOB, Norfolk, VA

Military Sealift Fleet support Command (MSFSC) intends to award a Firm-fixed price (FFP) Indefinite-Quantity type contract for General Services for repairs and maintenance of Military Sealift Command (MSC) ships home-ported at Hampton Roads, VA areas, Baltimore, MD and NWS, EARLE, NJ areas. This is not set-aside requirements for only small business concerns and as such, all businesses are encouraged to submit proposal for evaluation. NAICS code is 336611. All interested small business concerns are encouraged to provide a fully loaded man-hour labor rate and a marine repair facility for ship repair services onboard MSC ships at NOB, Norfolk, VA area for a period of one year and a four option years if exercised. Ship repairs include but not limited to pipefittings, welding, machinists, electrical work, boiler-making, and diesel mechanics. MSC ships will be berthed at Government provided piers. A marine repair facility is required for the necessary shop repairs and testings and all work shall be accomplished in accordance with applicable USCG and ABS regulations. Multiple awards are anticipated and all interested SBCs are encouraged to check the solicitation during the posting period for any amendments. The solicitation may be posted on or about August 15, 2008. Interested vendors (SBCs) should download the solicitation once posted and are cautioned to read the requirements of the solicitation carefully to assure all areas are completed, and all required documents are submitted with the proposals. Any questions must be e-mailed or faxed before september 05, 2008 by 4:00 PM local time to: Mr. Lawrence.iwuamadi@navy.mil, fax# (757) 417-4606, Phone# (757) 417-4593. All e-mail subject line must state solicitation number or e-mail may not be opened or read. Proposals are due on September 15, 2008 by 2:30 PM local time.