URC General Overview Brief 16JUL2026.pptx
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- Solicitation number
- N0002427R4302
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This is an overview briefing document for the Undersea Rescue Command (URC), which describes the U.S. Navy's submarine rescue system and operational capabilities. The URC serves as the sole U.S. provider of disabled submarine intervention and rescue services worldwide, with a mission to respond to submarine distress situations (SUBMISS or SUBSUNK messages) and deliver rescue operations within 96 hours. The rescue system comprises four primary components: the Pressurized Rescue Module (PRM) capable of rescuing up to 16 personnel at depths to 2,000 feet; the Sibitzky Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) used for submarine localization, survey, and hatch clearance; the Side Looking Sonar (SILOS) system for submarine localization; and the Submarine Rescue System-Transfer Under Pressure (SRS-TUP) configuration including two Submarine Decompression Chambers (SDC) with combined capacity for 64 personnel undergoing recompression treatment to 6 ATA (198 feet seawater).
The operational rescue sequence involves receipt of a distress message, heavy airlift deployment of rescue equipment via C-5 or C-17 aircraft to a nearby airfield, offloading for transport to a Vessel of Opportunity (VOO), installation of systems aboard the vessel, and deployment over the disabled submarine for intervention and rescue operations. The briefing document provides technical specifications and operational procedures but does not address contract requirements, solicitation timelines, or pricing information. The related federal contract opportunity (N0002427R4302) indicates the Navy plans to solicit the Submarine Rescue Operations Maintenance Contractor (SROMC) requirement as a full and open competition with solicitation expected around November 2026, anticipating a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Level of Effort contract covering one base year plus four option years (60 months total).
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Undersea Rescue Command
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Overview
World Wide Submarine Rescue
Undersea Rescue Command Sole US Provider -Includes Localization, Mooring, Hatch Preparation, Medical Triage and Initial Treatment
Mission:
Work with partners worldwide to provide disabled Submarine Intervention and Rescue in less than 96 hours
Rescue Mission Sequence START: SUBMISS or SUBSUNK message received at Undersea Rescue Command Rescue systems and equipment are flown by heavy airlift (C-5 or C-17) to a nearby airfield System is offloaded for transport to a Vessel of Opportunity (VOO) Rescue system and support equipment are installed onboard the VOO VOO transports rescue system and holds position over Disabled Submarine (DISSUB) Not pictured: Search, loadout, mooring, intervention or decompression
END: PRM rescues up to 16 personnel at a time from the DISSUB
Here is show the phases of rescue mobilization and deployment.
Side Looking Sonar (SILOS) Towed behind VOO or small boat Used for localization of submarine Not intended for wide area search
Submarine Intervention Capability
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Submarine Intervention Capability Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) SIBITIZKY Tethered to Vessel Of Opportunity Video and Sonar Capability Thrusters for Maneuvering Articulated Joints 2,000 ft (606 m) Maximum Depth Conducts DISSUB Survey, clears fouled hatches
The Sibitzky ROV is URC’s intervention asset used to assist and facilitate submarine rescue operations. It’s cameras and SONAR allow for localization and viewing of the DISSUB prior to sending the rescue asset down.
Submarine Rescue Capability Pressurized Rescue Module (PRM) 2,000 ft (606 M) depth limit 2 internal attendants can rescue up to 16 personnel at a time Capable of rescuing at 45° of list or trim Capable of rescue at 2.5 KTS submarine current
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Pressurized Rescue Module (PRM)
2 Crew / 16 Rescuees 2,000 ft (606 m) depth limit
Submarine Rescue System – Transfer Under Pressure Transfer Under pressure system capable of rescue at up to 6 ATA (198 ft seawater / 60m) Rescuees are transferred to Decompression Chambers via the deck transfer lock Each Submarine Decompression Chamber (SDC)(x2) can hold up to 32 rescues (64 total) undergoing recompression treatment Medical teams can be transferred into and out of Decompression chambers by modified transfer locks (not pictured) to provide urgent medical assistance to rescuees undergoing decompression
Deck Transfer Lock Submarine Decompression Chamber (x2) Pressurized Rescue Module
SRS-TUP configuration as laid out on the deck of a ship.
Questions
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