CONTRACT AWARD: $40M for the operation and maintenance on Navy vessels Worldwide
According to the Department of Defense (DoD), is awarded a $40,257,640 firm-fixed-price contract for the operation and maintenance of eight government-owned large, medium-speed, roll-on, roll-off vessels. The vessels under this award include U.S. Naval Ship (USNS) Watson (T-AKR 310); USNS Sisler (T-AKR 311); USNS Dahl (T-AKR 312); USNS Red Cloud (T-AKR 313); USNS Charlton (T-AKR 314); USNS Watkins (T-AKR 315); USNS Pomeroy (T-AKR 316); and USNS Soderman (T-AKR 317).
Work will be performed worldwide, with an expected completion date of March 31, 2026. The maximum dollar value, including the base period and four option years, is $455,164,762. Working capital funds (Navy) in the amount of $10,755,397; and working capital funds (transportation) in the amount of $29,502,243 are being obligated for fiscal 2021 at the time of the award.
AWARDEE
Patriot Contract Services — Patriot Contract Services, LLC is a leading maritime contractor to the U.S. Government, managing and operating vessels. PCS currently manages three Ready Reserve Force (RRF) ships for the United States Maritime Administration (MARAD); eight Watson class Large Medium Speed RO-RO vessels for the United States Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC); one special mission ship for MSC; and a shallow draft tanker for Schuyler Line Navigation Company. PCS also provides crew-members for vessels operated by Kwajalein Range Services and other ship operators.