RSTC RFI Description.pdf

PURPOSE:

This Request for Information (RFI) is being issued by the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), on behalf of the U.S. Navy and Foreign Military Sales Boats and Craft Program Office (PMS300) to perform market research related to the Range Training Support Craft (RTSC) -- that are used for at-sea retrieval of exercise torpedoes and a variety of at-sea supporting tasks.

Legacy vessels are significantly dated and lack integrated crane capabilities, which limits their effectiveness in supporting weapons firing exercises and the evolving requirements associated with Unmanned Undersea Systems (UUS) demonstration and development.

While this RFI does not request specific proposals or detailed submissions, interested parties are welcome to respond to express their interest and provide any relevant insights or information they wish to share.

The Navy plans to award a contract in FY27 for one (1) RTSC to be delivered to:

COMPSUBPAC, SUBREADRON 33 – Pearl Harbor, HI

The notional schedule listed below is provided for planning purposes only. The Government is not obligated to pursue this schedule or a future solicitation because of this RFI.

1. Release final RFP 4th QTR FY26.

2. Anticipated award 1st QTR FY27.

DESCRIPTION:

The RTSC is anticipated to be similar to legacy Range Support Craft (RSC), Multi-Purpose Craft (MPC), and Torpedo Weapons Retriever (TWR) arrangements. The vessel should notionally be 95 ft long x 28 ft beam, aluminum hull, with a raised Pilothouse, transom ramp to transition payloads from ocean surface to/from an aft flat Cargo Deck, deck cranes, and dedicated 200 sq ft Electronics Equipment Compartment (EEC) to support Navy training range operations.

Training range operations include, but are not limited to: launch and retrieval of underwater targets, retrieval of torpedoes, and use in training evolutions for seamanship and vessel boarding.

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Hull: Aluminum hull with fendering to protect craft and targets

Draft: 8ft max

Speed: Cruise 12 knots / Maximum 14+ knots

Crew: 6 crew and 6 operations personnel

Endurance: 7-10 days / 1000 miles at cruise speed without refueling

Performance: Operate in Sea State 3 and transit and survive in Sea State 5

Stabilization: zero speed gyroscopic stabilization system

Environment: Air temp -10°F-125°F, water temp 28°F-95°F

Electrical: 120V/220V/440V AC and 12V/24V DC ungrounded distribution systems

Propulsion: (2) twin diesel propulsion engines. Objective - bow thruster and dynamic positioning system for station keeping

Towing: Tow and be towed by similar sized vessel in Sea State 3

Auxiliary Equipment: 5.5 ton ordnance rated deck cranes located on port and starboard sides.

Deck winches to retrieve boats and targets up stern ramp.

Navigation & Communications: Primary and secondary marine radars and radios, depth sounder, electronic chart plotter, GPS receiver, AIS, gyrocompass, weather fax, wet magnetic compass, anemometer.

Habitability: Minimum of four (4) staterooms with two (2) bunks each (total eight bunks) and four (4) transient bunks. Full galley with stores capacity for a full complement of personnel for seven (7) days minimum. Potable water generation and storage system shall be provided. Grey and black water holding tanks shall be provided with provisions for in-port recovery and emergency overboard discharge.

Weapons: Gun and ammo storage lockers. Forward and aft weapons foundation for the 0.50 caliber machine gun

HVAC: HVAC systems maintain comfortable environment in living spaces.

Built and classed to American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Rules for Building and Classing High-Speed Craft. Unless otherwise specified, the boat systems in all respects shall meet 46CFR Subchapter I; however, USCG Certificate of Inspection is not required

Interested parties are free to submit information that may assist the Navy in its market research.

Interested sources are encouraged to submit a capability summary that does not exceed five (5) pages in length. Submission in PDF format is desired. Drawings sized to 8.5”x11” or 11”x17”.

All other documentation sized to 8.5”x11”.

The following information is requested (Please use as a checklist):

1. Provide company contact information.

o Name o Position/Title o Email Address o Physical Address o Telephone Number

2. General description of the company o Small Business (Y/N) o HUB Zone small business (Y/N) o Service-Disabled Veteran Owned (Y/N) o Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB)

(Y/N) o Women-owned small business (WOSB) concerns eligible (Y/N)

3. Provide location of company production facilities.

4. Please state the capability to build the RTSC.

5. Identify alternative contracting approaches, if any, which would benefit industry.

If none, please state “none”.

6. Provide any technical concerns regarding the configuration of the RTSC. If none, please state “none”.

7. Provide a description of the company’s relevant experience. If applicable, identify the number of delivered vessels, dates delivered, and customer.

o Describe facility production capacity (e.g. estimate on total construction time for the RTSC).

8. If available, please provide the following information for the candidate vessel:

o Vessel principal characteristics and capabilities o Photos, drawings, and/or renderings o Design, construction, regulatory and classification standards employed

9. Provide the approximate price for:

o Candidate vessel.

o Logistics Products i.e. Technical Manuals, Drawings and applicable Test Certifications

Respondents are responsible for properly marking and clearly identifying proprietary information or trade secrets contained within their response. The Government will not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly marked and clearly identified. Information provided shall be treated as Business Sensitive and will not be shared outside of Government activities and agencies without the permission of the provider. Please do not provide classified information or use the marking “CONFIDENTIAL” as this marking is considered classified by the Government which would require special handling of the information.

Defense and commercial contractors, including small businesses, veteran-owned businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, HUB zone small businesses, and woman-owned small businesses are encouraged to monitor FBO for updates and to participate in any future solicitation, if one is issued.

This RFI is the continuation of market research under Part 10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and is not a RFP. Questions or comments regarding the intended procurement plan or the draft requirements may be directed to: Joe Saponaro, Contracting Officer – NAVSEA 02 (joseph.f.saponaro.civ@us.navy.mil) and Temika Morris, Assistant Program Manager – PEO USC/PMS 300G (temika.m.morris.civ@us.navy.mil) Responses are requested by 2:00 PM (EST) on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

DISCLOSURE:

This is a Request for Information (RFI) notice only. This is not a request for proposal (RFP) and a formal solicitation is not available at this time. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue an RFP, contract, or order.

This RFI is for informational planning purposes, and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government for any actual procurement of supplies or services, nor does it commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. The Government will not pay for any effort expended or any material provided in response to this announcement. All costs associated with responding to this RFI are solely at the responding parties' expense.

This RFI is open to all U.S. only interested parties.

Respondents are solely responsible for properly marking and clearly identifying any proprietary information or trade secrets contained within their response. The Government will not be liable for, or suffer any consequential damages for, any proprietary information not properly marked and clearly identified. Proprietary information received in response to this RFI will be safeguarded and handled in accordance with applicable Government regulations.

Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract or agreement. The Government will not be obligated to pursue any particular acquisition alternative because of this RFI. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if one is issued, except that incomplete, or the absence of, responses from small business will inform a determination on whether there is an expectation for small business participation.