Afloat Operations and Sustainment support
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC), through its Norfolk office, has issued a Special Notice for Afloat Operations and Sustainment support. This requirement seeks to obtain Command, Control, Communications, and Computers (C4) support for the MSC fleet, including Network Operations Centers (MNOCs) and Mobile Expeditionary Communication Kits (MECK). This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive technical support services for C4 capabilities across MSC's afloat environment. Key task areas outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) include:
- Program and Knowledge Management: Including CASREP analysis and readiness reporting.
- Maintenance and Sustainment: Incident response, Tier II/III support, and cybersecurity compliance.
- In-Service Engineering Activity (ISEA) Support.
- Support Services Modernization: System upgrades and deployments.
- Equipment/Asset Management.
- MSC Network Operations Centers (MNOCs) Operations: 24x7 support, network management, and security operations.
- Mobile Expeditionary Communication Kits (MECK) Support: Maintenance, provisioning, installation, and COMSEC support.
- Training Development and Delivery: Focusing on remote/CBT, network fundamentals, cybersecurity, and MECK operations.
- Contract Phase-in/Phase-out.
- Security: Physical and personnel security, requiring clearances up to TOP SECRET/SCI.
Key Requirements
- Personnel Clearances: Certain positions require TOP SECRET/SCI clearances with CI polygraph.
- Facility Clearance: Contractor must maintain a SECRET facility security clearance prior to award.
- Cybersecurity: Adherence to Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
- Property Management: Management of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and a Contractor's property control system.
- Mission-Essential Services: Development and maintenance of a Mission-Essential Contractor Services Plan.
Performance & Place of Performance
Performance standards include Information Assurance compliance, cost control, timely resource allocation, database accuracy, vulnerability remediation, and a network uptime of 99.3% (24x7). The requirement demands a global presence, with specific support locations including Pensacola, FL; Wahiawa, HI; Norfolk, VA; San Diego, CA; and various international ports. Extensive travel within CONUS and OCONUS is anticipated.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (pre-solicitation for a future contract)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Date: June 3, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published Date: May 20, 2026
Additional Notes
This Special Notice serves to inform potential bidders about the upcoming requirement for C4 Afloat Operations and Sustainment support. The provided PWS details the comprehensive scope and requirements for this critical support to the MSC fleet.