Lease of Small Craft
The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Keyport (NUWC Keyport), under the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to procure small boats and qualified operators to support underwater research and development activities in the Puget Sound region, including the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Hood Canal. The procurement seeks information on the availability and cost of reliable, capable small craft with experienced operators suitable for deployment in support of undersea warfare systems research, development, testing, and evaluation. Key requirements include specific technical specifications for vessels, qualified and licensed operator credentials with experience in underwater research activities, detailed cost estimates for 100 and 200 days of operation, insurance coverage information, and maintenance procedures. The government will use market responses from this RFI to evaluate whether the requirement warrants a small business set-aside or should proceed through full and open competition. The deadline for submitting completed technical questionnaires is 4:00 PM PDT on December 24, 2025.
This RFI does not currently employ a set-aside designation, though the government's evaluation of responses may result in future small business consideration. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 483113 (Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation) with a small business size standard of 800 employees, and falls under PSC category 1910 (Transport Vessels, Passenger and Troop). The specific vessel requirements include two 32-foot craft and one 55-foot craft, each with defined propulsion, towing capability, cabin accommodations, deck space, and endurance specifications to support operational needs in the Puget Sound region. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, as the RFI is intended to gather market data to inform future procurement strategy and cost estimation.
N0025325RSmallCraft Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command
11/25/25, 6:07 PM Multi Mission Surface Combatant (MMSC) - Professional Mariner (PM) Crew - INFO SESSION 13 NOV 2024
The U.S. Navy's Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) has published a Special Notice for an in-person Information Session on the upcoming procurement for the Multi-Mission Surface Combatant (MMSC) - Professional Mariner (PM) Crew. The Information Session will take place on November 13, 2024 at the International Workboat Show in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The purpose of this engagement is to inform industry about the MMSC program and the requirements for the PM Crew, as well as to gather feedback on the draft Statement of Work. The Information Session will be divided into two parts: a Navy-led briefing on the MMSC program and the PM Crew responsibilities, followed by one-on-one meetings with industry. Interested parties are encouraged to attend both parts, although attendance is not mandatory. The NAVSEA anticipates releasing the Request for Proposal for this procurement in fiscal year 2025. Eligible companies include vessel crewing firms capable of crewing naval vessels up to 400 feet with gas turbine and waterjet propulsion, as well as shipboard maintenance providers and husbandry firms. Registration for the one-on-one sessions is required by November 4, 2024, and attendance at this Information Session is optional and does not preclude participation in any future solicitation.
N00024-25-R-2310_IWBS24 Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command
10/24/24, 8:31 AM Operation and Maintenance of five (5) T-AGOS Ocean Surveillance Vessels, and one (1) T-AGM Range Instrumentation Vessel
The Military Sealift Command (MSC) has a requirement for the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of the Ocean Surveillance (T-AGOS) and Range Instrumentation (T-AGM) fleet. The solicitation has been posted in the Solicitation Module of Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE). The services being procured include the operation and maintenance of five (5) T-AGOS Ocean Surveillance Vessels and one (1) T-AGM Range Instrumentation Vessel. The agency evaluating proposals is the Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command. The deadline for submitting proposals is October 9, 2024.
This procurement is set aside for small businesses. The estimated award value or budget range for this contract is not provided. The place of performance will be on the vessels operated by the Military Sealift Command. Any potential incumbents or current contractors are not specified in the notice.
N3220524R4070 Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command
9/9/24, 1:47 PM Marine Services to Support the Maintenance of the National Data Buoy Center Ocean Observation System of Systems
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is soliciting marine services to support the maintenance of the National Data Buoy Center's Ocean Observation System of Systems through multiple Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity contracts. The procurement requires Global Class vessels capable of servicing three primary buoy networks - Deep-ocean Assessment and Reporting of Tsunamis (DART), Weather and Ocean Platform (WxOP), and Tropical Atmosphere-Ocean (TAO) buoys - across the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of America, and Pacific Ocean. Vessels must meet extensive technical specifications including a minimum range of 6,200 nautical miles, 35-day endurance, a working deck of at least 2,700 square feet, and crane capabilities to lift 10,000-pound loads. Proposals will be evaluated on three factors: Vessel Characteristics and Capabilities (pass/fail), Past Performance (confidence ratings), and Price, with technical acceptability requiring a pass rating for vessel capabilities and neutral or better rating for past performance. The solicitation includes a past performance information form due by 10:00 AM ET on June 12, 2025, with final proposals due by 2:00 PM ET on June 23, 2025.
This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation) with a size standard of 1,050 employees. The government anticipates awarding approximately three IDIQ contracts with a total combined value of $49,990,822.79 to be shared among contract holders, with individual contract values estimated at $15,534,531.38 each and a minimum guarantee of $5,000 per contract. The contracts will span five one-year ordering periods from December 4, 2025, through December 3, 2030, with each period consisting of an estimated 330 days at sea and 44 days of mobilization. Primary ports of embarkation will include San Diego, California for Pacific Task Orders and Gulfport, Mississippi for Atlantic Task Orders, though the place of performance is listed as John C. Stennis Space Center, Mississippi. The government reserves the right to award contracts without discussions but may conduct clarifications or discussions if deemed necessary.
1305M225R0015 Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
5/21/25, 8:38 AM 33-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER
The Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk Strategic Sealift Program Support Office is seeking market research information regarding a 33-day dry cargo time charter for ocean transportation services. This is a Sources Sought Notice, which represents pre-solicitation activity to gather information about available vessels capable of military cargo transport rather than a formal solicitation. Interested vendors must provide detailed vessel specifications including daily charter hire rates, fuel consumption data, militarily useful deck space, and supercargo accommodation capacity. The primary requirement is for a U.S. or foreign flag, self-sustaining vessel capable of carrying specific military equipment including 10 Roll Trailer Chassis Handling (RTCH) Kalmar vehicles and additional breakbulk cargo. All responses must be submitted via email to Brandon Page (brandon.a.page.civ@us.navy.mil) by 1100 hours Eastern Time on November 10, 2025, and this notice is classified as information-gathering only with no commitment by the government to incur costs or award a contract at this stage.
The procurement involves no set-aside designations, and no incumbent contractor or current contract value information is specified in the notice. The charter operation is scheduled to commence on January 11, 2026, with an origin point in Tacoma, Washington and destination at Agila Port in Subic Bay, Philippines. The NAICS code 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation) applies to this procurement, with the small business size standard established at 1,050 employees. This Sources Sought Notice is designed to conduct market research and identify potential vendors capable of meeting the government's maritime transportation requirements, allowing the government to better understand available market capacity and pricing before issuing a formal solicitation.
N32205-SS-N321-26-010 Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command
11/3/25, 1:43 PM