Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of Sea-Based X-Band Radar (SBX-1) Synopsis

This presolicitation notice seeks proposals for operation and maintenance of the Sea-Based X-Band Radar vessel SBX-1. The Military Sealift Command requires the contractor to operate and maintain the vessel to support assigned missions while keeping it mission-ready at all times excluding scheduled maintenance. The contractor must also hire an offshore supply vessel for transporting personnel and resupplying the SBX-1. Proposals are due by January 3, 2024. The solicitation is expected to be publicly posted on January 4, 2024 and will utilize best value tradeoff procedures for evaluation.

There is no set-aside designation. The anticipated period of performance includes one base year and four option years. Interested offerors must maintain secret-level facilities and personnel security clearances. The contractor must register in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment system and submit proposals through the solicitation module by February 2, 2024. Key numerical details include maintaining mission readiness of the SBX-1 for the entire five-year period of performance while also resupplying it using an offshore supply vessel as needed.