Ship Management and Training Support Services
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 70Z02325ICICC1100
- Agency
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Coast Guard
Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 488330 Navigational Services to Shipping
- PSC
- R499 Support- Professional: Other
- Place of performance
- Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is conducting market research to identify sources capable of providing comprehensive ship management and support services for the M/V AIVIQ, a specialized Polar Class 3 offshore vessel. The RFI seeks vendors who can deliver ship management, crew training, maintenance, and advisory support services, with a focus on supporting Arctic maritime operations. Key requirements include developing specialized simulator courses, providing vessel-specific guidance, managing crew operations, and handling system stock management. Potential contractors must submit electronic responses by 3:30 PM EST on December 30, 2024, limited to 5 pages and including company information, relevant experience, approach to requirements, and preliminary pricing estimates. The government will use these responses to determine whether to proceed with a sole source or competitive solicitation, with responses serving as critical market research to inform the acquisition strategy.
The procurement is not designated with a specific set-aside, and no incumbent contractors are named in the documentation. The anticipated contract structure includes a base period of 6 months with two 3-month option periods, encompassing training for 40 personnel per period and advisory support for 4 personnel for 30 days per period. While specific award values are not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of services suggests a potentially significant contract opportunity within the Navigational Services to Shipping (NAICS 488330) and Professional Support Services (PSC R499) categories. The contract will focus on supporting the Coast Guard's specialized Arctic vessel operations, requiring vendors with extensive maritime management, training, and technical support capabilities. Interested firms should be prepared to demonstrate substantial experience in complex maritime service environments and the ability to support highly specialized vessel operations.
Notice text
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is conducting market research to identify sources capable of providing ship management, training, maintenance, crew services, and associated support for the M/V AIVIQ, a specialized vessel soon to be incorporated into the Coast Guard fleet. This effort may result in a new contract awarded on a sole source or competitive basis, depending on the responses received.
This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP). The government may use responses to inform the acquisition strategy and whether to proceed with a sole source or competitive solicitation. Responding to this RFI does not guarantee the respondent will receive a contract. The government is not liable for any costs incurred by respondents in preparing responses.
See attached 70Z02325ICICC1100 - RFI for full details
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 70Z02325ICICC1100 - RFI.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Notice of Award: Ship Management and Training Support Services | Award Notice | |
| Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Ship Management and Training Support Services | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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