Combined Synopsis/SolicitationPosted Aug 17, 2026·Responses due Aug 28, 2026

MSC Technical Library Management Services

Military Sealift Command · MSCHQ NORFOLK

Stage
Open solicitation
NAICS
519210
Value
Not stated
Solicitation
N102C_TechLibrary_Combined_Synopsis_Solicitation
Set-aside
8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)
PSC
R605
Place
Norfolk, VA, USA
Contact
TAYLOR NEIKIRK (taylor.r.neikirk.civ@us.navy.mil)
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Where this opportunity stands

Every notice posted under solicitation N102C_TechLibrary_Combined_Synopsis_Solicitation in this department, oldest first.

Early notice
None posted
Solicitation
  • Jul 16, 2026
    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
    Open
  • Aug 7, 2026
    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
    Open
  • Aug 17, 2026
    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
    Open
  • Aug 17, 2026 · this notice
    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
  • Aug 21, 2026
    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
    Open
Award
Not yet. Typical award: Sep 2, 2026 to Feb 23, 2027, middle of the range Oct 28, 2026.
Measured from 4471 past solicitations at Dept of the Navy that later posted an award (middle half of cases, counted from Jul 16, 2026).

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What the notice says

Amendment 2 - 08/17/2026 - This amendment is to post the Questions and Answers Document, along with the updated Attachment 1 - FINAL PWS - REV 1, Exhibit B - Rate Table REV 1, and the revised solicitation with the updated Section L. All changes have been highlighted in each document. Quoters shall only use Exhibit B - Rate Table REV 1 for the quote submission. Amendment 1 - 08/07/2026 - This amendment is to extend the due date to 08/28/2026 01:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time. Due to the influx of questions, the questions and answers document will be posted as soon as possible with updates to the s… (show all)

olicitation, and therefore the due date for quotes has been pushed back. Attachment 7 - Past Performance Questionnaire has been updated to reflect the new date. Type: COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION Related Notice: Notice ID: N102C_TechLibrary_SSN Title: MSC Virtual Technical Library Services Notice ID: N3220526Q0069 Response Date: 08/28/2026 01:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due. Initiative: NONE. Original/Updated Set Aside: Contracting with Small Business Administration (the 8(a) Program) Product Service Code: R605 Support- Administrative: Library NAICS Code: 519210 Libraries and Archives Place of Performance Location: Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, Virgina Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number N3220526Q0069 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The Engineering Department of MSC requires a Contractor to provide administrative, data management and technical support for the MSC Technical Library. The Contractor will utilize the MSC Virtual Technical Library (VTL), an electronic repository and management system for technical manuals, drawings, engineering designs, engineering and technical references. This acquisition is set-aside for 8(a) small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. This solicitation does not have a Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) rating. See attached SF 1449 for a list of all details of the supplies and/or services required and a list of all solicitation provisions and contract clauses that apply to the acquisition. Responses to the solicitation are due 08/28/2026 01:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time. Quotes must be e-mailed to Taylor Neikirk taylor.r.neikirk.civ@us.navy.mil and Stacy Ziehl stacy.m.ziehl.civ@us.navy.mil. To be considered timely, an e-mail quote must be received in its entirety in the designated e-mail inbox by the due date and time for quote submission. Reference the solicitation number on your quote. E-mail quotes shall be in either Adobe or Microsoft Office format. No other method of submission is acceptable. The anticipated award date is 30 September 2026. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which shall be considered by the agency. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to the point of contact of this announcement.

Who won similar work

295 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Matched by: Same agency (Military Sealift Command), any industry: a loose match.

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Single-winner award sizes (295): middle half $2.2M to $17.9M, median $5.7M; range $80K to $1.1B.

WinnerAwardsValueLast
WATERMAN TRANSPORT INC23$174.2MSep 11, 2026
DETYENS SHIPYARDS INC15$314.8MJun 16, 2026
SCHUYLER LINE NAVIGATION COMPANY15$147.9MSep 16, 2026
TSP TANKERS HOLDINGS LLC13$50.5MFeb 12, 2026
Alabama Shipyard LLC12$222.4MJul 1, 2026
CROWLEY-STENA MARINE SOLUTIONS LLC10$48.8MDec 29, 2025
American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier, LLC9$47.3MSep 11, 2026
LIBERTY GLOBAL LOGISTICS LLC9$45.8MSep 11, 2026
U.S. MARINE MANAGEMENT, LLC8$142.7MSep 25, 2026
FEDERATED MARITIME LLC8$121.5MSep 16, 2026

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Competitive landscape

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  • 0 of these past winners lobbied Navy, Dept of or U.S. Marines since 2024 (0 filings)
  • 0 of their lobbyists list a past Navy, Dept of or U.S. Marines job
  • No corporate PAC money from them to the overseeing committees since 2024
  • 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
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Policy around it

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  • 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
  • 32 rules from the department in the last 12 months
  • 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
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Market

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  • 0 of the past winners are listed companies
  • 0 insider buys and 0 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
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