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Contract Award: Alyssa Chouest LLC (Cut Off, Louisiana (N3220519C3514) – $10,631,895

Alyssa Chouest LLC, Cut Off, Louisiana (N3220519C3514), is being awarded a $10,631,895 option (P00038) for the fixed-price portion of a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract, with reimbursable elements, to exercise an 11-month option period for a service support vessel which will be utilized for training purposes and will serve as host ship for Naval Special Warfare Command. This is the last option and is part of a firm-fixed-price contract with reimbursable elements for one U.S.-flag Jones Act vessel, MV Alyssa Chouest. This contract includes a 12-month base period, three 12-month option periods, and one 11-month option period. Work will be performed in Virginia Beach, Virginia; and at sea, and is expected to be completed, if all options are exercised, by Sept. 6, 2024. The option is funded by Navy working capital funds for fiscal 2024. Military Sealift Command, Norfolk, Virginia, is the contracting activity (N3220519C3514).



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