Opportunity

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) issued solicitation N3220525R2263 to procure mooring and towing lines, wire rope, slings, pendants, and fittings for its assets worldwide. This requirement supports the operation and maintenance of fleet readiness for MSC and United States Ship (USS) Navy vessels, as well as other government-owned or government-chartered ships. The contract covers the provision of these products and ensures their availability and delivery to government warehouses within the continental United States and other locations near afloat assets within specified time constraints.

This procurement is conducted by the Department of the Navy, MSCHQ Norfolk, under NAICS code 314994 for Rope, Cordage, Twine, Tire Cord, and Tire Fabric Mills and PSC 2090 for Miscellaneous Ship and Marine Equipment. The solicitation is designated as a Small Business Administration (SBA) set-aside. Interested parties must submit their proposals by the response deadline of 4:00 PM EST on May 16, 2025. Samantha T. Frederick is the designated point of contact for this requirement.

The solicitation documentation includes ten attachments, such as the combined synopsis and solicitation and multiple sets of questions and answers. Recent updates include Amendment 0003, which extended the response deadline, and Amendment 0002, which incorporated technical questions and answers. Amendment 0001 revised language within the solicitation's sections regarding specific contract requirements. Technical inquiries and responses related to mooring line IDIQ and portable filtration are also included in the supporting materials.