Sources Sought Notice_SS-26-054.pdf

17 FEBRUARY 2026

1. SCOPE OF WORK: MSC REQUESTS INFORMATION ABOUT THE PRICE AND

AVAILABILITY OF A U.S. FLAGGED, JONES ACT VESSEL WHICH WILL FUNCTION AS

A MARITIME SUPPORT VESSEL (MSV) SUPPORTING VARIOUS SIZE CRAFT OPERATED

BY THE SPONSOR AND OUR PARTNER NATIONS IN SUPPORT OF

COUNTERNARCOTICS OPERATIONS. THE VESSEL WILL SUPPORT 29 SPONSOR

PERSONNEL WITH THE ABILITY TO SURGE TO 44 SPONSOR PERSONNEL FOR A

MAXIMUM OF 30 DAYS WITHOUT RE-SUPPLY. THIS INFORMATION IS BEING USED

TO HELP DEVELOP FUTURE REQUIREMENTS, PRICING, AND AVAILABILITY.

COMPLETE INFORMATION REGARDING VESSELS WILL BE APPRECIATED.

2. AREA OF OPERATIONS: OPERATIONS ARE ANTICIPATED TO BE CONDUCTED IN

THE CARIBBEAN SEA AND EASTERN PACIFIC OCEAN. IT IS INTENDED FOR THE

VESSEL TO BE ON STATION CONDUCTING INDEPENDENT OPERATIONS IN A

REMOTE ENVIRONMENT WITH MAYPORT NAVAL BASE, FL AS HOMEPORT.

3. CONTRACT TYPE: FIRM FIXED PRICE WITH REIMBURSABLE ELEMENTS.

4. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 01 MAY 2026 – 30 APR 2027 AND ONE (1) 11-MONTH

OPTION PERIOD.

PERIOD

LENGTH

(DAYS)

DATE OF

COMMENCEMENT

DATE OF

COMPLETION

BASE PERIOD

365 01 MAY 2026 30 APRIL 2027

OPTION PERIOD ONE 336 01 MAY 2027 31 MARCH 2028

5. VESSEL SPECIFICATIONS: VESSEL TO CARRY ARMS, AMMUNITION, AND EXPLOSIVES

(AA&E)

FROM: MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND NORFOLK, STRATEGIC SEALIFT PROGRAM

SUPPORT OFFICE, N103B

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE NO: SS-26-054

SUBJECT: SOUTHCOM COUNTERNARCOTICS SUPPORT VESSEL TIME CHARTER

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY AND YOUR RESPONSE IS NOT AN OFFER.

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DOES NOT COMMIT THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY ANY

COSTS INCURRED IN PREPARATION OF ANY SUBMISSION TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT OR

TO CONTRACT FOR SERVICES. INFORMATION WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE IF THE

GOVERNMENT SHOULD EXERCISE AN UPCOMING OPTION UNDER AN EXISTING

CONTRACT. SPECIFICS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

6. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

A. CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING 29 SPONSOR PERSONNEL WITH THE ABILITY TO SURGE

TO 44 SPONSOR PERSONNEL FOR A MAXIMUM OF 30 DAYS WITHOUT RE-SUPPLY

B. CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING MINIMUM TRANSIT SPEED OF 10KTS.

C. CABILITY TO LAUNCH AND RECOVER TWO SMALL BOATS OF VARYING HULL

DESIGNS, WEIGHTS, WIDTHS, AND LENGTHS UP TO AND INCLUDING A 44’ LONG, 12’

WIDE, 35,000 LBS. SAFEBOAT COASTAL INTERCEPT VESSEL.

D. CONDUCT LAUNCH AND RECOVER SMALL BOATS IN CONDITIONS UP TO SEA STATE

3, FROM A STERN ELEVATOR.

E. CAPABLE OF REFUELING PARTNER NATION SMALL BOATS ONBOARD.

F. SHALL BE INSPECTED OR CERTIFIED BY THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD (USCG)

UNDER 46 C.F.R. CHAPTER I, SUB CHAPTER I.

G. SPACE REQUIREMENTS:

(1) OPERATIONS CENTER REQUIREMENTS (U.S. PERSONNEL).

(A) THE CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH A DEDICATED AND LOCKABLE

PLANNING CONFERENCE ROOM (CERTIFIED FOR SECRET, NOFORN AND

BELOW DATA, OPERATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS, BUILT TO ICD 705

STANDARDS) WITH A MINIMUM OF 10 DESK/LAPTOP WORKSTATIONS

(PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTOR).

(B) TWO (2) CONTRACTOR SUPPLIED COLOR PRINTERS AND TWO (2) LASER

PRINTERS THAT SHALL BE LOCATED IN SEPARATE ENDS OF THE ROOM.

(C) THREE (3) CONTRACTOR PROVIDED 55” OR GREATER AND TWO (2) 46” OR

GREATER TV SCREENS.

(D) PROVIDE CABLE RUN FOR AIR SURVEILLANCE RADAR (ASR) FEED TO BE

TERMINATED TO A CONTRACTOR PROVIDED DISPLAY SYSTEM IN THE

OPERATIONS CENTER.

(E) CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE LIGHTING IS AVAILABLE TO SWITCH TO RED

LIGHT TO SUPPORT DAY/NIGHT OPERATIONS.

(2) PARTNER NATION OPERATIONS CENTER (PNOC) ROOM.

(A) FURNISH A DEDICATED AND LOCKABLE PARTNER NATION OPERATIONS

CENTER (UNCLASSIFIED) WITH TWO (2) TABLES/DESKS AND FOUR (4) CHAIRS

WITH SPACE TO ACCOMMODATE TWO (2) CONTRACTOR PROVIDED LAPTOP

COMPUTERS PER TABLE FOR A TOTAL OF FOUR (4) WORKSTATIONS.

(B) TWO (2) CONTRACTOR PROVIDED PRINTERS THAT SHALL BE LOCATED IN

SEPARATE ENDS OF THE ROOM.

(C) TWO (2) CONTRACTOR PROVIDED 48” OR GREATER TV SCREENS.

(D) CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE LIGHTING IS AVAILABLE TO SWITCH TO RED

LIGHT TO SUPPORT DAY/NIGHT CREW REST WHILE ALLOWING FOR

OPERATIONS.

(E) BERTHING SPACE, CAPABLE OF HOUSING UP TO 8 PERSONNEL.

(F) SHALL PROVIDE SEATING AND RELAXATION FURNISHINGS TO INCLUDE

SOFA(S), END TABLES AND COMFORTABLE CHAIRS FOR USE BY PARTNER

NATION CREWS DURING REST PERIODS.

(G) PNOC SHALL BE ABLE TO BE SEGREGATED FROM THE REST OF THE CREW

BERTHING OR OPERATIONS AREAS IN THE EVENT OF CONTAMINATION,

ILLNESS, OR SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES.

(H) SHALL HAVE ACCESS TO A PRIVATE RESTROOM/SHOWER/HEAD FACILITY.

(3) COMMUNICATIONS ROOM REQUIREMENTS.

(A) SHALL FURNISH A DEDICATED AND SECURE COMMUNICATIONS ROOM

OPERATING AT THE SECRET AND BELOW LEVEL (BUILT TO ICD 705

STANDARDS)

(1) 4 SERVER RACKS

(2) 2 CATVI PATCH PANELS

(3) 2 DESKS

(4) (6) 30A CIRCUITS

(5) (6) 20A CIRCUITS

(6) CONTRACTOR WILL ENSURE ADEQUATE COOLING WITH A MAXIMUM

TEMPERATURE OF 80 DEGREES F.

(7) ALL CABLE RUNS AND ANTENNA FEEDS TERMINATE IN THE

COMMUNICATIONS ROOM WITH A CORRESPONDING CABLE RUN TO THE

OPERATIONS CENTER.

(4) PHYSICAL TRAINING/EXERCISE SPACE.

(A) PROVIDE PHYSICAL TRAINING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE AND WORKOUT SPACE

FOR A MINIMUM OF FIVE (5) PERSONNEL AT A TIME. SPONSOR DESIRES:

(B) PROVIDE 110 VAC SERVICE OUTLETS FOR THE FOLLOWING:

(1) GENERAL LIGHTING (CONTRACTOR PROVIDED AND INSTALLED)

(2) TWO (2) LARGE PORTABLE FANS (CONTRACTOR PROVIDED) AND

ADEQUATE AIR CONDITIONING (CONTRACTOR PROVIDED)

(3) OUTLETS FOR TV/RADIO OR OTHER DEVICES

(C) TRAINING EQUIPMENT SHOULD INCLUDE CARDIO AND FREE WEIGHT

OPTIONS.

(5) UAS TEU DECK SPACE.

(A) PROVIDE ADEQUATE DECK SPACE FOR TWO CFE-PROVIDED UAS TEUS

(LENGTH: 20 FT. X WIDTH: 8 FT. X HEIGHT: 8.5 FT. MEASUREMENT PER TEU).

(B) INSTALL GENERAL LIGHTING (UAS CONTRACTOR PROVIDED)

(C) INSTALL RED/BLUE LIGHITNG FOR NIGHT TIME OPERATIONS (UAS

CONTRACTOR-PROVIDED)

(D) INSTALL ALARM ANNUNCIATORS AND SMOKE DETECTORS.

(6) UAS LAUNCH & RECOVERY OPERATIONS SPACE.

(A) PROVIDE A FLAT AND OPEN SPACE CLEAR OF NEARBY OBSTRUCTIONS

WITH A MINIMUM OF 41 FEET BEAM BY 49 FEET FORE/AFT DIMENSION

SPACE TO ACCOMMODATE SMALL AND LIGHTWEIGHT (UAS GROUP 3, 150

LB.)

(B) INSTALL ONE (1) DUPLEX OUTLET ON THE PORT SIDE OF THE FLIGHT DECK

AND ONE (1) DUPLEX OUTLET ON THE STARBOARD SIDE FOR A TOTAL OF

FOUR (4) RECEPTACLES/OUTLETS.

(7) WEAPONS STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE WORKSPACE.

(A) PROVIDE MINIMUM OF 10’ X 16’ OR 160 SQ FT STORAGE AND WORKSPACE

FOR MILITARY SMALL ARMS.

(B) PROVIDE ALARMS, MONITORS AND LOCKS.

(C) INSTALL GENERAL LIGHTING (CONTRACTOR PROVIDED) AND 110V/60HZ AC

POWER OUTLETS IN WORKSHOP AREA.

(8) ORDNANCE STORAGE SPACE.

(A) PROVIDE A 8’ X 8’ X 8’ (LWH) DECK SPACE FOR GOVERNMENT’S READY

SERVICE LOCKER (RSL).

(B) PROVIDE 110V/60HZ/20A POWER AND POTABLE OR FRESH WATER FOR THE

RSL.

(9) MEDICAL SPACE.

(A) PROVIDE ONE DEDICATED MEDICAL SPACE WITH A MINIMUM OF ONE BED

AND ONE EXAM TABLE, HOT AND COLD WATER SINK, EIGHT ELECTRICAL

OUTLETS, A SAFE, REFRIGERATOR, AND STORAGE CABINETS.

(B) PROVIDE BRACKETS TO MOUNT TWO (2) GFE OXYGEN BOTTLES NEAR THE

HEAD OF THE EXAM TABLE, INSTALL GFE SURGICAL LIGHTS, AND GFE

LITTER STANCHIONS/BRACKETS.

(10) SPONSOR BERTHING ACCOMMODATIONS.

(A) PROVIDE STATEROOM STYLE BERTHING ACCOMMODATIONS FOR UP TO

FORTY-FOUR (44) MALE AND FEMALE SPONSOR PERSONNEL.

(B) PROVIDE LOCKING “JACK AND JILL” SHOWERS/HEADS.

(11) LAUNDRY SERVICES FACILITIES.

(A) PROVIDE SELF-SERVICE LAUNDRY FACILITIES.

(B) PROVIDE SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF CLEANING SUPPLIES (LAUNDRY

DETERGENT, SPRAY STARCH, ETC.), IRON, IRONING BOARD AND IRONING

BOARD COVER.

H. AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED). THE CONTRACTOR SHALL

PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF ONE AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED)

UNIT. ALL AEDS SHALL BE FDA APPROVED AND BE SUITABLE FOR SHIPBOARD USE.

THE VESSEL'S MEDICAL OFFICER SHALL BE TRAINED TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN

THE AED. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE SUFFICIENT AEDS, STORED IN A

LOCATION READY FOR USE, TO ENSURE THAT RESPONSE TIME TO SHIPBOARD

MEDICAL EMERGENCIES DOES NOT EXCEED FIVE MINUTES FROM ANY LOCATION

ON THE VESSEL. AEDS SHALL BE STORED IN A LOCATION THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO

TRAINED RESCUERS.

I. PROVIDE SUFFICIENT RIGGING EQUIPMENT TO SUPPORT SPONSOR OPERATIONS TO

INCLUDE A MAN RATED 30,000LBS LIFT.

J. SMALL BOAT LAUNCH AND RECOVERY SYSTEM.

(1) INSTALL TWO UNIVERSAL CRADLE ON STERN ELEVATOR FOR THE LAUNCH AND

RECOVERY SYSTEM CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING SMALL BOATS FROM 24’ TO 44’ IN

SIZE AND UP TO 35,000 LBS. IN WEIGHT WITH VARIOUS HULL SHAPES.

(2) CONDUCT LAUCH AND RECOVERY OPERATIONS IN CONDITIONS UP TO SEA

STATE 3, FROM A STERN ELEVATOR.

7. INTERESTED PARTIES SHALL FURNISH THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM INFORMATION:

A. NAME OF COMPANY; POINT OF CONTACT, TELEPHONE NUMBER, FAX NUMBER,

ADDRESS, AND E- MAIL ADDRESS,

B. BRIEF SUMMARY OF COMPANY HISTORY RELATIVE TO SIMILAR

REQUIREMENTS,

C. NAME AND COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF VESSEL(S) RELATIVE TO THE ABOVE

VESSEL SPECIFICATIONS,

D. CHARTER RATES FOR THE BASE PERIOD AND ONE (1) 11-MONTH OPTION PERIOD,

E. FUEL CONSUMPTION RATES (BOTH UNDERWAY AND IN-PORT WORKING),

F. USEFUL SQUARE FEET OF VESSEL DECK SPACE,

G. TIME REQUESTED FROM CONTRACT AWARD TO COMMENCEMENT OF SERVICE

START.

H. SMALL BUSINESS STANDING (I.E. SMALL OR LARGE BUSINESS). SERVICE NAICS

“483111” HAS A SMALL BUSINESS SIZE LIMITATION OF 1,050 EMPLOYEES,

I. REQUEST LARGE BUSINESSES PROVIDE DETAILS REGARDING POSSIBLE SUB-

CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES.

J. DOES COMPANY CURRENTLY HOLD AN ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE?

K. CONFIRM IF VESSEL MEETS OR EXCEEDS SECTION 6 A-J, AND PROVIDE APPLYING

INFORMATION WITH RELATED CHARACTERISTICS OF VESSEL.

L. ANY PERTINENT QUESTIONS/CONCERNS.

8. IT IS REQUESTED THAT THE ABOVE INFORMATION BE PROVIDED NO LATER THAN

1:00PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME ON 10 MARCH 2026. RESPONSES SHOULD BE VIA

EMAIL TO YVONNE.ESCOTO.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL AND

DANNY.W.DAVIS1.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL.

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