La. firm's $9.5M mod contract

Alpha Marine Services of Galliano, La., is awarded a $9,510,510 modification under a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract with reimbursable elements for a vessel performing towing and salvage for the Navy. This is the second, 12-month option and is for one maritime support vessel MV Gary Chouest. This vessel will be utilized to support fleet towing, diving and salvage operations, submarine rescue and training exercises throughout the western Atlantic Ocean. This contract includes a 12-month base period and two 12-month option periods. Work is expected to be completed, if all options are exercised, by Jan. 2, 2021. Navy working capital funds in the amount of $9,510,510 are obligated for FY 2020, and do not expire. This contract was competitively procured with more than 50 proposals solicited via the beta.SAM website and two offers received.Navy Military Sealift Command of Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity. (Source: DoD 12/30/19)