26R6008 QA 0001.pdf
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) file from the Military Sealift Command (MSC) for solicitation N3220526R6008, dated 22 October 2026. The Q&A provides clarification for potential offerors regarding a vessel contract involving submarine rescue and diving operations. Key details include: the contract is an SCA-covered contract with a previous award number N3220525C4010, and it requires vessel operators to install and uninstall a Diving Launch and Recovery System (LARS). The Government will provide LARS for submarine equipment and diver support, which is considered Government Furnished Equipment. Pricing requirements include submitting a per diem rate with bonus explanations and a completed fuel consumption spreadsheet, as specified in MSC SPECIALTIME 2024 (Rev. 1 (12-24)). The vessel owner will be responsible for materials and labor to install and uninstall diving equipment in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS), with the US Navy Undersea Rescue Command's contractor handling submarine rescue system installation and removal.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| 26R6008 A0002.pdf | ||
| NAVSEA-S9074-AQ-GIB-010-248.pdf | ||
| 26R6008 A0001.pdf | ||
| SPECIALTIME 2024 (Rev. 1 (12-24)).pdf | ||
| NEURS REPORTING PROCEDURES.pdf | ||
| MOSHIP Criteria Manual.pdf | ||
| MIL-STD-2035A.pdf | ||
| WD Rev 23.pdf | ||
| 26R6008 RFP.pdf | ||
| Shipyard Data Template.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| SPECIALTIME Fuel Consumption Temp.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND
N3220526R6008
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
22 October 2026
The following are answers to questions received from potential offerors. The answers provide clarification only and DO NOT constitute an amendment to the solicitation.
1. Could you please send a copy ALMSC 192334ZNOV03? Additionally, where would I find downloads for NAVSEA S9074-AQ-GOB-010/248 and Mothership (MOSHIP) Criteria Manual for US Navy Submarine Rescue, REV E?
ANSWER – ALMSC 192334ZNOV3 has been updated to Attachment (Y) Neurs Reporting Procedures. Attachment (U) NAVSEA S9074-AQ-GOB-010/248 and Attachment (X) Moship Manual – Criteria Manual for US Navy Submarine Rescue Rev E have been added. Please see amendment for Attachments.
2. Is there any incumbent/recompete or is this a brand-new project? If yes, could you please provide us with their award number or even if the customer bought similar services in the past?
ANSWER – Award number: N3220525C4010
3. Is there any crane of A frame requirement for the vessel? Or, will MSC be providing the required LARS system and any other launching and recovery system required to support operations?
ANSWER – No, general applications and systems utilized with the SRDRS NATO systems.
4. Is there a preferred format for vessel pricing?
ANSWER – Please see MSC SPECIALTIME 2024 (Rev. 1 (12-24)), PART X – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS(a)(1)(b)(18)(xi)&(xiii). Those items are the “Per diem rate and an explanation of any bonuses proposed” [Part X(a)(1)(b)(18)(xi)] and a “Completed Fuel Consumption spreadsheet” [Part X(a)(1)(b)(18)(xiii)].
5. Is this an SCA – covered contract for a Louisiana based contractor (vessel operator)?
ANSWER – Yes, this is a SCA contract, but contractor does not need to be from Louisiana. Please see attached Wage Determination – Attachment B.
6. Will MSC provide drawings of Charterer provided equipment and required stow plan if available?
ANSWER – No, these are not available at this time.
7. Will MSC provide LARS for both the Submarine equipment and support for equipment for launch and recovery of divers?
ANSWER – Yes, the Government will provide the LARS, and the equipment is considered Government Furnished Equipment.
8. Will MSC provide foundation materials for securing charterers supplied equipment to the vessel deck? This would mean Owners are only responsible to provide labor. Or are Owners responsible to provide all materials securing/lashing/unleashing all deck equipment and foundations for all of Charterers’ provided equipment on the vessel deck?
ANSWER – The owners will be responsible to provide materials/labor for installing and uninstalling the Diving LARS system as in accordance with the PWS in order to enable the vessel to deliver all of the required services under the PWS and return the vessel to its original state. The LARS for Submarine Rescue will be installed and removed by the US Navy Undersea Rescue Command’s contractor for submarine rescue systems.
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