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Submarine Rescue Vessel Extended Time Charter

Department of DefenseIssuing agency·Virginia·via the SAM.gov Get Opportunities API

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Due Sep 21, 2026·Posted Sep 8, 2026

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The Department of Defense seeks a fixed-price time charter of one Jones Act qualified, U.S. flag Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) for submarine rescue support in the Hampton Roads Area, Virginia.
Proposals are due 21 September 2026 at 01:00 PM local time; the base period is 365 days with three 1-year options and one 11-month option.
The vessel must be capable of installing the NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS) and Submarine Rescue Diving Recompression System (SRDRS) and be certified as a Submarine Rescue Vessel of Opportunity (VOO).
Key vessel requirements include ABS class (or IACS member), USCG COI under 46 Subchapter I, DP2 or greater, 6,000 sq ft contiguous open deck, and 8,000 NM endurance.
Anticipated lay days are 18 February 2027 – 28 March 2027; delivery at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, Virginia Beach, VA.
The solicitation is issued by MSC NORFOLK under solicitation number N3220526R6077; contact Yvonne Escoto at yvonne.escoto.civ@us.navy.mil or 5642303497.
Requirement: The vessel shall be United State Coast Guard (USCG) certified under 46 Subchapter I and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) classified or an International Association of Classifications Societies (IACS) member society.
Requirement: All deck watch officers (including the Master) of the assigned crew will hold a Class A OSVDPA or Nautical Institute (NI) DPO-Unlimited certification.
Requirement: The Contractor shall, within six (6) months of award, have and maintain a certified Quality Management System, which shall be certified ISO-9000 (or equivalent).
Requirement: The Contractor shall ensure all crewmembers have completed the CBRN Basic Defense Course within the previous five (5) years.
Requirement: The Contractor shall ensure vessel maintains at least five (5) mariners assigned to the Security Reaction Force (SRF), each member must have successfully completed SRF training within the last three (3) years.
Requirement: The Contractor shall provide (3) cafeteria-style meals, snack foods, bottled water and hotel services for up to Thirty-one 31 embarked Supercargo personnel.
Requirement: The vessel shall be ABS Classed DPS2 or greater and be equipped with an operable Dynamic Positioning System Two (2) or equivalent, or greater.

Licence: Class A OSVDPA or Nautical Institute (NI)…
Term: one (1) year base period…
Method: Solicitation
Documents: 25 files

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Yvonne Escoto

yvonne.escoto.civ@us.navy.milEmail (564) 230-3497Phone

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N3220526R6077

Method

Solicitation

Duration

one (1) year base period and will be followed by three (3) 1-year options and one (1) 11-month option period

What this bid is asking for

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Provide a Jones Act qualified, U.S. flag Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) that meets all vessel requirements in the Performance Work Statement and MOSHIP Criteria Manual.
Install and remove the NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS) and Submarine Rescue Diving Recompression System (SRDRS) as needed, and maintain the vessel as a certified Submarine Rescue Vessel of Opportunity (VOO).
Provide crew with required certifications (Class A OSVDPA or NI DPO-Unlimited for deck watch officers, USCG licenses, STCW, etc.) and ensure all CBRN, force protection, and security training is completed.
Deliver the vessel at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, Virginia Beach, VA within the laydays of 18 February 2027 – 28 March 2027, and operate for the base period and up to four option periods.

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Licence: Class A OSVDPA or Nautical Institute (NI) DPO-Unlimited certification

Posted Scope of Work

**Administrative Note: This solicitation (RFP) is being issued to correct an administrative error on a previous posting. On 19 August 2026, this requirement was mistakenly published under Notice Type "Sources Sought" under Notice ID N3220526R6077. Please note that this is an active Request for Proposal (RFP) and not a request for information. All formal proposals must be submitted in accordance with the instructions detailed in this solicitation. The original "Sources Sought" posting is considered administratively closed. **

Please see attachment N3220526R6077 - Amendment 0001 which corrects the laydays in Attachment (1) SPECIALTIME Proforma. Amendment 0001 is efffective 21 August 2026. The Offer Due Date/Local Time has NOT been extended.

Please see attachment N3220526R6077 - Amendment 0002 which updates Attachment (01) SPECIALTIME Proforma, Attachment (05) Government Furnished Property, and answers questions in response to the RFP. Amendment 0002 is efffective 08 September 2026. The Offer Due Date/Local Time has NOT been extended.

Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated

The contractor must provide a vessel capable of installing the NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS) and Submarine Rescue Diving Recompression System (SRDRS) (not simultaneously) and be certified as a Submarine Rescue Vessel of Opportunity (VOO). The vessel shall support inport and underway operations on a 24-hour basis, including loading, storage, and discharge of government equipment; carry up to 31 supercargo personnel; provide DP training and certification support; and conduct launch and recovery of small craft, divers, and ROVs. The vessel must meet detailed requirements for deck space (6,000 sq ft contiguous open deck, minimum 98 ft length x 36 ft width), dynamic positioning (ABS DPS2 or greater), electrical power, CBRN defense, force protection, and crew training. The contract includes a 365-day base period plus four option periods (366, 365, 365, and 335 days).

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