N3220525R6003 Synopsis.docx
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This document is a Military Sealift Command Presolicitation Synopsis for a special time charter vessel contract. The solicitation seeks a US-flagged or foreign-flagged vessel (to be reflagged US) for towing an acoustic monitoring system, with a base one-year performance period and potential four additional option periods. The vessel must tow an acoustic array at 4-6 knots, 24 hours/day, maintaining a precise heading within 5 degrees, and be capable of worldwide operations including Arctic and Antarctic regions, with specific ice navigation capabilities (ABS Ice Class D0).
The contract (N3220525R6003) will be awarded under full and open competition, with an anticipated award date in early to mid-2026 and an initial delivery schedule from 01 March 2026 to 29 August 2026. The contract will be a fixed-price time charter with reimbursable elements. The solicitation will be published on www.san.gov around 03 September 2025, with the SBA Procurement Center Representative having approved the procurement approach on 28 May 2025. Interested parties can contact Ashley Smith or Franklin Orvin at the provided phone numbers for additional information.
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MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND
N10 - CONTRACTS AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE
PRESOLICITATION SYNOPSIS TEMPLATE
Military Sealift Command Synopsis
1. Action Code: Pre-solicitation
2. Date: 03 September 2025
3. Year: 2025 Fiscal Year: 2026
4. Contracting Office Zip Code: 23511
5. Classification Code: V124 – Transportation: Marine Charter
6. Contracting Office Address: 471 East C Street, building SP-64 Norfolk 23511
7. Subject: Special Time Charter to for Surtass-E Vessel
8. Proposed Solicitation Number: N3220525R6003
9. Closing Response Date: TBD
10. Contact Point or Contracting Officer: Ashley Smith (564) 226-7556 or Franklin Orvin (564) 230-3731
11. Contract Award and Solicitation Number: N3220525R6003
12. Contract Award Dollar Amount: TBD
13. Contract Line Item Number(s): TBD
14. Contract Award Date: TBD
15. Contractor: TBD
a. Description: The solicitation will be a fixed-priced time charter with reimbursable elements, with a performance period of one (1) year base period and will be followed by three (3) 1-year option periods and one 11-month option period. The solicitation will require a time charter of one US flagged or foreign flagged vessel (to be reflagged US prior to delivery of vessel) required to tow an acoustic array in support of U.S. Navy Operations. The vessel will tow a passive acoustic monitoring system, between 4-6 knots, 24hrs/day for up to a 60-day event. The ship will need to be able to tow on a directed heading within 5 degrees for extended periods at slow speed. Because of the type of acoustic system employed, the ability of the vessel to maintain heading stability is critical. The vessel must be capable of worldwide operations, including support in all ocean basins of the world from the Artic to the Antarctic during all periods of time. The vessel is expected to operate in open water in the vicinity of the Marginal Ice Zone (MIZ) and must be capable of surviving encounter with young open ice, as specified by ABS, Ice Class D0.
b. Unit of issue – N/A
c. Destination information: Worldwide
d. Delivery schedule: 01 March 2026 – 29 August 2026
e. Procedures: FAR Part 12 Acquisition using FAR Part 15 Procedures
f. Anticipated Award Date: Early to mid 2026
g. The solicitation will be made available on www.sam.gov on or about 03 September 2025
16. Set-aside Status: One award will be made under full and open competition. The SBA Procurement Center Representative reviewed and approved this decision on 28 May 2025.
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