Operation & maintenance of five rocons

This proposed contract action was previously synopsized via presolicitation notice #N00033-14-R-5301, which may be viewed at the following address:
  
https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/MSC/MSCHQ/N00033-14-R-5301/listing.html

Description:
The Military Sealift Command (MSC) Strategic Sealift (PM5) program requires services for the operation and maintenance of up to five Government-owned ROCONs: USNS 1ST LT. HARRY L. MARTIN (USNS MARTIN), USNS LCPL ROY M. WHEAT (USNS WHEAT), and three KOCAK class ships: (USNS KOCAK, USNS OBREGON, and USNS PLESS). The resulting contract will be a Fixed-Price type with reimbursable elements. The anticipated performance start date is approximately 01 October 2015. The contract will include a base performance period of one year and four one-year options. Delivery of each ROCON is anticipated as provided for below:

Vessel Delivery
USNS WHEAT 01 October 2015
USNS MARTIN 01 October 2015
USNS KOCAK 01 October 2016
USNS OBREGON 01 October 2016
USNS PLESS 01 October 2016

This solicitation is not classified; however, the resulting contract will contain mandatory security clearance requirements. In addition, prior to assignment to each vessel, each Master/Officer in Charge (OIC), Chief Mate and Chief Engineer shall possess and maintain a SECRET clearance. Shoreside personnel assigned to the contract that handle classified information must also possess and maintain a SECRET clearance. Also, the contractor will be required to possess a SECRET facilities clearance. The contractor will provide the information for all crewmembers and others requiring unescorted access to the vessel to be checked against the El Paso Intelligence Center (EPIC) database. All other personnel who handle classified material (either onboard or ashore) assigned to the contract are also required to possess and maintain a SECRET clearance.

Prospective offerors are encouraged to email any questions to MSC.  Please do NOT submit questions/comments by phone or fax.

All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by MSC.