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Contract Award: Ocean Ships Inc. (Houston, Texas) – $39,343,294

Ocean Ships, Inc.*, Houston, Texas, is being awarded a $39,343,294 modification under a previously awarded firm fixed-price with pass through items contract (N3220525C4127) to exercise a six-month option period (P00011) for the operation and maintenance of the United States Naval Ship (USNS) Montford Point and USNS John Glenn. The vessels are operated as part of the Military Sealift Command Prepositioning and Seabasing Program Office.  Work will be performed on a worldwide basis, and is expected to be completed by May 01, 2026.  This contract includes one 12-month base period and a six-month option under FAR 52.217-8, which if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $84,700,000. Since appropriated funds are not currently available, this modification will be awarded subject to FAR 52.232-18, Availability of Funds. (Awarded Oct. 31, 2025)



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