1.    Action Code:  Pre-solicitation
2.    Date:  17 March 2020
3.    Year:  Fiscal Year 2020
4.    Contracting Office Zip Code:  23511
5.    Classification Code:  V- Transportation, Travel, & Relocation Services
6.    Contracting Office Address:  471 East C St., Bldg. 64, Naval Station Norfolk, 
Norfolk, VA 23511
7.    Subject:  Special Time Charter EODTEU1 MCM MAY 
8.    Proposed Solicitation Number:  N32205-20-R-4083
9.    Closing Response Date:  3 April 2020 at 1000
10.    Contract Point of Contact or Contract Specialist: Conroy Randolph at [email protected] and 757-443-3868; and Lorrie Leedy at [email protected] or 757-443-2805
11.    Contract Award Number:  TBD
12.    Contract Award Dollar Amount:  TBD
13.    Contract Line Item Number: TBD
14.    Contract Award Date:  TBD
15.    Contractor:  TBD
16.    Description:  This requirement is for two U.S. flag vessels, one U.S. flag tugboat, and one U.S flag barge capable of providing support while underway and local pier-side operations and training, surface-supplied diver training/operations, and support training evolutions as necessary on a continuous 24-hour basis.  The vessels shall be prepared to carry a small boat, government milvans and auxiliary equipment, provide replenishment/minor maintenance support, and personnel support.  The vessels shall be prepared to store explosive materials in certified ready storage lockers as required for operations.  The vessels will also support loading, storage and discharge of government materials and equipment, arranging for any shore-side equipment if required for load/discharge operations. The laydays commences and cancels on 4 May 2020 at 0700.
17.    Place of Contract Performance:  Operations shall be conducted at Naval Base Point Loma, San Diego, CA. 
18.    Set-aside Status:  N/A.  The decision to release this solicitation as “Unrestricted” is based on responses received from a recent market survey for this service.  All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.  MSC’s Deputy Associate Director of Small Business has concurred with this assessment.