Port engineer - stennis, mississippi

The United States Special Operations Command is seeking a Maritime Port Engineer to support Special Boat Team Twenty-Two (SBT-22) at the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. The contractor will provide one full-time equivalent (FTE) position to perform maintenance, repair, and operational testing of commercial maritime craft used for pre-deployment training, including marine engines, boat trailers, electronic equipment, and various maritime vessels ranging from jet skis to 100-gross-ton craft. The selected contractor must possess five years of experience in maritime craft auxiliary systems, hold a 100-ton U.S. Coast Guard License, and demonstrate proficiency in mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment evaluation. The contract will be awarded using a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, evaluating quotes based on technical acceptability, past performance, and pricing. Offerors must submit their quotes by 12:00 PM on August 5, 2025, via email to john.knizner@socom.mil, and the government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation if no acceptable quotes are received.

This solicitation is fully set aside for small businesses, specifically targeting Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), with a total award amount of $9,000,000. The contract structure includes a one-year base period with four potential one-year option periods, not to exceed 66 months total, running from September 2025 to March 2031. The contractor will be responsible for maintaining approximately 16 maritime craft with aluminum and fiberglass hulls equipped with inboard/outboard gasoline and diesel engines. The work requires 1,920 hours per year and will be performed at the Stennis Space Center location where SBT-22 operates. Additionally, the contractor must obtain a SECRET-level facility security clearance and adhere to comprehensive security protocols including Operations Security (OPSEC), Information Technology systems security, and strict handling procedures for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).