OPDS Operation & Maintenance Intent and J&A
Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- N105A-25-R-4148_OPDS
- Agency
-
Military Sealift Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 483111 Deep Sea Freight Transportation
- Place of performance
- Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command has published a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole-source contract for the operation and maintenance of the Offshore Petroleum Discharge System (OPDS) vessels. The notice includes a redacted Justification and Approval (J&A) document that satisfies federal procurement requirements under FAR 5.203 and FAR 6.305. The contract will be awarded to TOTE Services, LLC for the operation of two government-owned vessels, USNS WHEELER and USNS FAST TEMPO. The total estimated contract value is $49,617,145.55 for a 27-month performance period from August 2025 to October 2027. The vessels are specialized platforms designed to deliver fuel from tankers or barges to beaches up to eight miles offshore.
The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to provide advance notification of the Military Sealift Command's intent to proceed with sole-source procurement under FAR 6.302-1, citing TOTE Services as the only contractor capable of providing continuous specialized services without unacceptable delays. The contract structure includes a 12-month firm base period followed by a 12-month option period and a 3-month option period. TOTE Services has been the operating contractor for these vessels since 2012, providing the necessary expertise and continuity for critical national security and humanitarian support missions. The sole-source justification is reinforced by the planned deactivation of the vessels in FY27, which eliminates the need for a competitive long-term contract. The contract will provide personnel, operational and technical support, equipment, and supplies necessary to maintain vessel operations. This notice serves as both a market notification and fulfillment of federal transparency requirements rather than a competitive solicitation opportunity.
Notice text
This is a notice of intent to satisfy the requirement of FAR 5.203 - Publicizing and Response Time. A redacted Justification and Approval (J&A) has been provided and is hereby synopsized to satisfy the requirement at FAR 6.305 - Availability of the Justification.
For a description of services, see attached J&A.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| N105A25R4148_OPDS.pdf |
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