Blocking Vessels Option to Extend Contract Term

Contract N00033-08-C-2007 provides for the time charter of four (4) offshore supply vessels (OSVs). The current contract ends on 31 August 2014. The Military Sealift Command (MSC) intends to award a sole source contract to the incumbent contractor, Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (HOS), for the purchase and operation and maintenance of the incumbents four OSVs. Synopsis details regarding the sole source contract may be found under solicitation number N00033-15-C-2507. Award of the sole source contract has not been made. A modification to contract N00033-08-C-2007 will be executed no later than 31 August 2014 for the continued time charter services of the incumbent's vessels until the sole source contract is awarded. Performance of the time chartered services under contract N00033-08-C-2007 will be for 180 days or until 27 February 2014. This is not a small-business set aside. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.