Operation & Maintenance of Five (5) Government-Owned Maritime Prepositioning Ships (MPS)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- PM3-5-N105A-26-06
- Agency
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Military Sealift Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 483111 Deep Sea Freight Transportation
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Military Sealift Command is preparing to solicit operation and maintenance of five government-owned contractor-operated Maritime Prepositioning Ships, with industry feedback due July 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM local Norfolk time. Set-aside status remains under government determination. The five vessels consist of two Watson-class ships (USNS SISLER and USNS DAHL, designated Lot 1) and three Bobo-class ships (USNS WILLIAMS, USNS LUMMUS, and USNS BUTTON, designated Lot 2). Performance is worldwide; ships will be maintained in mission-ready status and employ U.S. Marine Corps cargo including hazardous materials and ammunition. Lot 1 performance commences June 1, 2027, and Lot 2 commences October 1, 2027, each with one 12-month base period followed by four 12-month option periods. The contract will be firm-fixed price with award fee and reimbursable pass-through elements (port charges, maintenance and repair, non-watch overtime, fuel, government-directed alterations). Estimated financial viability is $33.6 million for Lot 1 and $35 million for Lot 2. Contractors must hold SECRET facility security clearance, maintain five years of simultaneous experience operating multiple oceangoing vessels exceeding 4,500 gross tons, and comply with U.S. Coast Guard and American Bureau of Shipping regulations. Responses must include operating hire pricing for Full Operating Status (FOS), Reduced Operating Status (ROS-5), and Repair Availability (RAV) periods with detailed per diem rates. NAICS 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation); small business size standard is 1,050 employees. The most recent revised Sources Sought Notice and Performance Work Statement were updated June 25, 2026, incorporating prior industry feedback.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
See changes to the Sources Sought Notice and PWS. These changes address feedback received from industry. Changes are indicated in the attachments named Rev2_PM35-MIP-2606- Prepo OM SSN_25Jun26 and Rev1_MSC Standardized O and M PWS_25Jun26. Changes are in red.
See changes to the Sources Sought Notice. These changes address feedback received from industry. Changes are indiciated in the attachment named Rev_PM35-MIP-2606- Prepo OM SSN_23Jun26 and are in red.
Military Sealift Command (MSC) is requesting industry feedback for the operation and maintenance of five (5) Government-Owned Contractor-Operated Maritime Prepositioning Ships. See attached Sources Sought Notice for details.
Update #2 ·
See changes to the Sources Sought Notice. These changes address feedback received from industry. Changes are indiciated in the attachment named Rev_PM35-MIP-2606- Prepo OM SSN_23Jun26 and are in red.
Military Sealift Command (MSC) is requesting industry feedback for the operation and maintenance of five (5) Government-Owned Contractor-Operated Maritime Prepositioning Ships. See attached Sources Sought Notice for details.
Update #1 ·
Military Sealift Command (MSC) is requesting industry feedback for the operation and maintenance of five (5) Government-Owned Contractor-Operated Maritime Prepositioning Ships. See attached Sources Sought Notice for details.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Rev1_MSC Standardized O and M PWS_25Jun26.docx | DOCX document | |
| Rev2_PM35-MIP-2606- Prepo OM SSN_25Jun26.docx | DOCX document | |
| Rev_PM35-MIP-2606- Prepo OM SSN_23Jun26.docx | DOCX document | |
| MSC Standardized O and M PWS_17Jun26.docx | DOCX document | |
| PM35-MIP-2606- Prepo OM SSN_17Jun26.docx | DOCX document |
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