UH and Swing Space RFI Q and A 3 August 5 2026.docx

RFI: Temporary Unaccompanied Housing (UH)/Swing Space Solutions for Navy Installations Response to RFI Questions Round 3, August 5, 2026 through August 6, 2026

1. XXX would like to participate in this. When is this RFI due?

If you click on the below link it will pull the posting up for you. All details can be found in the documents section of the post.

The full Request for Information is available on SAM.gov at: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/aad620a730194f0d8b55121e70d5c098/view or by searching Notice ID: RFIUH-2026 Separate email states the following regarding the RFI:

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All Q&A’s are posted as well as any modifications to the request.

2. Could you please confirm whether the Navy would also consider purpose-built commercial accommodation barges within this category?

Because this is strictly a Request for Information (RFI) for market research, all innovative, feasible, and compliant housing solutions are being requested and considered.

The Navy has not pre-selected or restricted itself to any single housing type, financing structure, or delivery model. Instead, the Government is utilizing this RFI to map the entire spectrum of industry capability to build the most effective Courses of Action (COAs) for future solicitations.

3. Whether any candidate berths have already been identified?

No vendor solutions, sites, or candidates have been selected at this stage. The primary purpose of this RFI is to gather industry capabilities to determine what commercial options and site locations exist. This information will shape future acquisition plans.

4. Whether foreign-built or foreign-owned accommodation barges are eligible?

Because this is strictly an RFI planning and research phase, definitive eligibility rules and technical specifications have not been finalized. All final requirements will be formally provided in the future solicitation.

5. What are the required accommodation and welfare standards?

Because this is strictly an RFI planning and research phase, definitive eligibility rules and technical specifications have not been finalized. All final requirements will be formally provided in the future solicitation

6. Whether a short introductory call would be possible?

To maintain fair, objective, and compliant procurement procedures, the Navy is not conducting one-on-one meetings, phone calls, or direct capability discussions at this stage. Requests for direct meetings will not be considered.

7. How do I submit a compliant proposal packet?

Link to the SAM.gov posting is:

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4b43093ec710410f8602d19d0b0744d0/view The original RFI with complete instructions, amendments, and Questions and Answers to date can be found in the Attachments/Links section of the SAM.gov posting.

7. Does Jones Act apply? Does the Navy accept a foreign-flagged vessel? If a foreign-flagged vessel is considered, will a Jones Act waiver be requested?

Because this is strictly an RFI planning and research phase, definitive eligibility, requirements, rules and technical specifications have not been finalized. All final requirements would be formally provided in future solicitations.

8. Berthing a commercial vessel next to an active Navy installation: Rather than assuming a commercial dock-side charter, cruise-terminal berth is a drop-in substitute right next to the base, what are the approval chain protocol actions, (NAVFAC real estate, COTP, ATFP), acknowledging the Naval Vessel Protection Zones (33 CFR 165 Subpart G) impose a 100-yard commercial-vessel standoff from Navy ships, and installations like San Diego, Hawaii, and the Northwest layer have potential to add on additional COTP/security-zone clearance requirements.

Because this is strictly an RFI planning and research phase, definitive eligibility, requirements, rules and technical specifications have not been finalized. All final requirements would be formally provided in future solicitations.

9. Is shore power (cold ironing) available at the berths? If yes: voltage, phase, frequency, and amperage. If no, what are the vessel's fuel endurance requirements?

Because this is strictly an RFI planning and research phase, definitive eligibility, requirements, rules and technical specifications have not been finalized. All final requirements would be formally provided in future solicitations.

10. Are there port authority, US Navy Captain of the Port, or local regulatory permits required for vessel berthing? What is the estimated permitting timeline?

Because this is strictly an RFI planning and research phase, definitive eligibility, requirements, rules and technical specifications have not been finalized. All final requirements would be formally provided in future solicitations.

11. Are there environmental protection restrictions at the operating area? (EPA No Discharge Zone | Marine Protected Area | Marine Sanctuary | Air Quality Management District emissions limits) Because this is strictly an RFI planning and research phase, definitive eligibility, requirements, rules and technical specifications have not been finalized. All final requirements would be formally provided in future solicitations.

12. What are the vessel utility self-sufficiency requirements? (Shore power | Shore water | Shore sewage | Full self-sufficiency required) Because this is strictly an RFI planning and research phase, definitive eligibility, requirements, rules and technical specifications have not been finalized. All final requirements would be formally provided in future solicitations.

13. What is the available berth length, width (if pier/quay), and type of mooring? (Fixed quay | Floating pontoon | Mooring buoy | Anchorage with tender service) Because this is strictly an RFI planning and research phase, definitive eligibility, requirements, rules and technical specifications have not been finalized. All final requirements would be formally provided in future solicitations.

14. What is each installation's navigable water access? Will this be provided?

Because this is strictly an RFI planning and research phase, definitive eligibility, requirements, rules and technical specifications have not been finalized. All final requirements would be formally provided in future solicitations.

15. What is the required cabin/stateroom configuration? (Single occupancy | Double | Triple/quad | Family units | Dormitory/open-bay) Because this is strictly an RFI planning and research phase, definitive eligibility, requirements, rules and technical specifications have not been finalized. All final requirements would be formally provided in future solicitations.

16. Will food and catering services be provided on a vessel accommodation option? Will food and catering services be provided by NAVY personnel on vessel accommodation option or on-base? If not provided by NAVY, what meal plan is required? (3 hot meals/day | Breakfast + dinner | Continuous 24-hr buffet | Box lunches | Combination plan by population type) Because this is strictly an RFI planning and research phase, definitive eligibility, requirements, rules and technical specifications have not been finalized. All final requirements would be formally provided in future solicitations.

17. For vessel based accommodations, what cabin cleaning frequency is required by population type? (Daily | Weekly | Because this is strictly an RFI planning and research phase, definitive eligibility, requirements, rules and technical specifications have not been finalized. All final requirements would be formally provided in future solicitations.