MSC Operations and Maintenance Multiple Award Contract IDIQ

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is conducting market research to identify firms capable of providing comprehensive operations and maintenance (O M) for its Government‑Owned, Contractor‑Operated (GOCO) fleet of more than 50 vessels across multiple classes. The anticipated award will be a 10‑year Multiple‑Award IDIQ contract that consolidates roughly 13 existing O M contracts into a single vehicle, with task orders expected to be firm‑fixed‑price and include pass‑through elements for travel, port charges, and major repair availabilities. Contractors must supply all personnel, management, technical support, equipment, tools, and supplies needed to keep vessels mission‑ready, including qualified U.S. Contract Mariners, compliance with U.S. Coast Guard and ABS rules, and the ability to manage simultaneous operations of multiple ocean‑going vessels (>4,500 DWT) and major dry‑dock availabilities valued at $15 M+ and lasting over 60 days. Respondents must demonstrate financial viability (covering at least 60 days of per‑diem for multiple vessels and two $20 M repair availabilities within 12 months), possess a minimum Secret Facility Clearance, and provide verifiable commercial evidence (e.g., redacted contracts, catalog pricing) that the O M services are “commercial” under FAR 2.101. The solicitation includes a multi‑pool structure to maximize competition: Pool 1 (small‑business set‑aside), Pools 2‑3 for larger or specialized firms, and Pool 4 for surge/war‑time support, with all prime awardees eligible for Pool 4 task orders. Small‑business participation is emphasized; at least two small‑business primes must be capable of performing 50 % of the effort to qualify for a set‑aside per FAR 52.219‑14. Industry must submit corporate information, NAICS 483111 status, capability narratives for each pool of interest, and feedback on the IDIQ and pass‑through expense treatment. Responses are voluntary, not offers, and must be emailed to LCDR Tucker Livingston and Ms. Vanessa Schwaner by 2:00 PM (Norfolk, VA) on 28 May 2026.

Notice ID

90f065332ef142518cd478e6338e97fd

Solicitation Number

N32205-SS-N105-26-001

NAICS Code

483111

Classification Code

V124