Prepare for and accomplish the Post Shakedown Availability of the USNS APALACHICOLA (T-EPF 13) as specified in the solicitation and in accordance with the work item package.  The anticipated period of performance is 09 SEP 2024 to 02 DEC 2024.  The place of performance for this contract shall be the contractor’s facility. Due to operational and national security availability considerations, the location shall be East Coast and Gulf Coast.

All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency.

The solicitation will be made available on or about 08 FEB 2024 through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment Solicitation Module. https://piee.eb.mil/sol/xhtml/unauth/index.xhtml

To obtain access to the work item package and government furnished information technical data, complete and return the attached non-disclosure agreement to the point of contact of this announcement.

The decision to solicit as a total small business set-aside was made from market research.  There is an expectation of receiving proposals from two or more small businesses. 

Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to the point of contact of this announcement.