10-day Special Time Charter
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N32205-SS-PM4-25-109
- Agency
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Military Sealift Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 483112 Deep Sea Passenger Transportation
- Place of performance
- United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk, Strategic Sealift Program Support Office is seeking a Jones Act qualified, U.S. flag vessel for a 10-day underwater salvage operation scheduled for September-October 2025. The procurement requires a specialized vessel capable of supporting underwater salvage and diving operations with specific technical requirements including a crane with 70,000 pounds safe working load, 7,000 square feet of clear deck space, berthing accommodations for 25 personnel, and the ability to install a Diver Launch and Recovery System (LARS). The vessel must demonstrate 10-day at-sea endurance capability and will operate from Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek in Virginia Beach, Virginia, with potential port calls at both military and civilian locations. Interested parties must submit comprehensive responses including vessel characteristics, Certificate of Inspection, photographs, vessel specification sheets, previous certifications, daily charter rates, company details, and confirmation of Secret level facility clearance. The submission deadline is September 8, 2025, at 1000 Eastern Time, with responses required via email to Matthew Price at MSC Norfolk.
This opportunity operates under NAICS code 483112 for Deep Sea Passenger Transportation with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees, and no set-aside designation has been applied to this procurement. The contract timeline spans a 10-day charter period during the September-October 2025 timeframe, though specific award values or budget ranges have not been disclosed in the sources sought notice. The specialized nature of the requirements, including the substantial crane capacity, extensive deck space, and diving system installation capability, indicates this is a highly technical maritime operation requiring significant vessel capabilities. The requirement for Secret level facility clearance suggests the salvage operation involves sensitive or classified materials, adding an additional layer of security requirements for potential contractors.
Notice text
Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-PM4-25-109 is hereby posted.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SS-25-109 Notice.pdf |
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