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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 Oct 15, 2026·Posted Oct 2, 2026

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The Department of Defense is soliciting a fixed-price time charter of one Jones Act qualified, U.S. flag Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) to support submarine rescue requirements in the vicinity of the Hampton Roads Area in Virginia.
Proposals are due 15 October 2026 at 1300 EST, with anticipated lay days from 18 February 2027 to 28 March 2027.
The contract includes a one-year base period, three one-year options, and one 11-month option period.
The vessel must provide 6,000 sq. ft. of contiguous deck space for the Submarine Rescue Diving Recompression System (SRDRS) and have a minimum 36 ft unobstructed stern opening.
The vessel must be capable of operating with a 419 short ton (380 tonnes) system installed in up to sea state 4 and maintain survivability in up to sea state 6.
The vessel must provide berthing, meals, and services for up to 31 embarked government personnel.
The vessel must have a minimum committed information rate of 1024/1024 Kbps for satellite communications.
The solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP) under solicitation number N3220526R6077.
Requirement: The vessel must be Jones Act qualified and U.S. flag.
Requirement: The vessel must have a minimum 36 ft unobstructed stern opening.
Requirement: The vessel must have at least 6,000 sq. ft. of contiguous deck space.
Requirement: The vessel must provide a minimum committed information rate (CIR) of 1024/1024 Kbps for satellite communications.
Requirement: The vessel must be capable of maintaining an average speed in knots as identified in Box 66 (laden) and Box 67 (ballast) on moderate-weather passages.
Requirement: The vessel must comply with all applicable CBRN provisions found in COMSCINST 5530.3 (series).
Requirement: The contractor must ensure all crewmembers have completed the CBRN Basic Defense Course within the previous five years.
Requirement: The contractor must designate a licensed deck officer as the vessel's CBRN Officer who has attended MSC's six-day CBRN Officer Training Course within the previous five years.
Requirement: The vessel must be equipped with a Counter Measure Water Wash Down System (CMWWDS).
Requirement: The vessel must have a Vessel Certificate of Financial Responsibility (Water Pollution) issued by the USCG.
Requirement: The vessel must have a Vessel Response Plan (VRP) that complies with OPA 90 and USCG regulations.

Term: one (1) year base period…
Method: Request for Proposals
Documents: 30 files

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Yvonne Escoto

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

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Notice

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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) for a fixed-price time charter.
Ensure the vessel has at least 6,000 sq. ft. of contiguous deck space for the Submarine Rescue Diving Recompression System (SRDRS) and a minimum 36 ft unobstructed stern opening.
Provide berthing, meals, and services for up to 31 embarked government personnel.
Equip the vessel with a minimum committed information rate of 1024/1024 Kbps for satellite communications and all required navigation and communication equipment.
Comply with all CBRN requirements, including designating a CBRN Officer and ensuring crew training.

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.

Please see attachment N3220526R6077 - Amendment 0003 which provides answers to questions in response to the RFP and updates Attachment (01) SPECIALTIME Proforma, and Updates the Wage Determination 2029-0288 to Revision 27. Amendment 0003 is effective 17 September 2026. The Offer Due Date/Local Time has been extended to 05 October 2026 at 1300 EST.

Please see attachment N3220526R6077 - Amendment 0004 which answers a question in response to the RFP and extends the Offer Due Date/Local Time to 15 October 2026 at 1300 EST. Amendment 0004 is effective 02 October 2026.

Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated

The contractor must provide a Jones Act qualified, U.S. flag Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) for a fixed-price time charter to support submarine rescue requirements, submarine sea trials, and other Fleet mission support. The vessel must have at least 6,000 sq. ft. of contiguous deck space for the Submarine Rescue Diving Recompression System (SRDRS), a minimum 36 ft unobstructed stern opening, and be capable of operating with a 419 short ton (380 tonnes) system installed in up to sea state 4 while maintaining survivability in up to sea state 6. The contractor must provide berthing, meals, and services for up to 31 embarked government personnel, and the vessel must have a minimum committed information rate of 1024/1024 Kbps for satellite communications. The contract includes a one-year base period, three one-year options, and one 11-month option period, with anticipated lay days from 18 February 2027 to 28 March 2027.

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