Sources Sought for Operation & Maintenance of WATSON Class Vessels
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N105B-25-0078
- 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
- Place of performance
- Norfolk, Virginia 23511, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is seeking industry feedback for a comprehensive operation and maintenance contract for eight Large, Medium-Speed, Roll-On/Roll-Off (LMSR) vessels, including six Army Prepositioning Ships and two Marine Corps vessels. The solicitation (N105B-25-0078) specifically covers vessels such as USNS WATSON, RED CLOUD, CHARLTON, WATKINS, POMEROY, SODERMAN, SISLER, and DAHL, which are critical for worldwide cargo prepositioning and potential government missions. Interested contractors must possess a SECRET facility clearance, demonstrate at least five years of experience operating ocean-going ships over 4,500 gross tons, and have proven capabilities in managing major ship repair availabilities. The evaluation will likely focus on a contractor's maritime operational expertise, financial stability, and technical competence in vessel management. Responses to this sources sought notice are due by 1000 hours local time in Norfolk, VA, on May 9, 2025, with submissions to be emailed to specified points of contact.
The contract is anticipated to be a Firm-Fixed Price award fee contract with a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods, effectively running from April 2027 to March 2032. There are no specific set-aside designations for this opportunity, indicating it will be open to a broad range of maritime service providers. Contractors will need to demonstrate approximately $40 million in financial resources to be considered competitive. The total contract value is not explicitly stated, but given the scope of managing eight vessels over five years, it represents a significant maritime service procurement. The deep sea freight transportation contract (NAICS 483111) falls under the marine charter transportation category, suggesting a complex and specialized service requirement that demands high-level maritime operational capabilities.
Notice text
Military Sealift Command (MSC) is requesting industry feedback. Please see attached sources sought notice for Operation and Maintenance of WATSON Class vessels.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| ATT 1 SOURCES SOUGHT.pdf |
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