Seaward Services Secures $7.8 Million Contract: USNS Guam HST-1 Maintenance and Operation for Military Sealift Command

Seaward Services Inc., New Albany, Indiana, is being awarded a $7,779,037 firm-fixed-price contract (N3220525C4133) with pass-through elements for the operation and maintenance of USNS Guam High Speed Transport (HST-1). Work will be performed outside of the U.S.; and outlying areas, in support of the III Marine Expeditionary Force. This contract includes a 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods, and one 6-month option period, under Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.217-8, which if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $161,910,133, including pass-through elements. The contract will begin March 1, 2025, and will conclude on Aug. 31, 2030, if all options are exercised. Working capital funds (Navy) in the amount of $7,779,037 will be obligated for fiscal 2025, subject to the availability of funds, and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was solicited using full and open competition, with more than four companies solicited via the SAM.gov website and two offers received. Military Sealift Command, Norfolk, Virginia, is the contracting activity.