Uwild hull inspection
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N3220526Q7258
- Agency
-
Military Sealift Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 488390 Other Support Activities for Water Transportation
- Place of performance
- Virginia 23511, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command seeks underwater hull inspection services for the USNS AMELIA EARHART (T-AKE 6), a T-AKE class vessel, with quotations due October 5, 2026. This is a women-owned small business set-aside procurement.
Place of performance is US Naval Base Guam, with a tentative vessel attendance period of October 18 through November 2, 2026. The contractor must provide all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, and services necessary to perform Underwater In-Lieu of Drydocking (UWILD) inspection, including comprehensive underwater hull cleaning of high-stress areas, welds, hull markings, sea chests, gratings, propellers, shafting, rudders, and pintles. The contractor must conduct closed-circuit television examinations with two-way communication under ABS Surveyor surveillance, open hinged gratings on all sea chests for internal inspection, and examine sea valves and external shell plating. The contractor must be an ABS-recognized External Specialist for in-water surveys and provide current ABS certification and signed qualification letters prior to work commencement.
The contract is firm-fixed-price with a single line item. The contractor must provide all mobilization, demobilization, transportation, and travel costs with no Government assistance. Quoters must submit a technical capability statement (maximum 10 pages), ABS certification, proposed performance dates, past performance information, pricing, and a compliance confirmation statement. Technical questions are due September 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, submitted to deborah.d.brett.civ@us.navy.mil. Evaluation will be based on technical capability and price, with award to the quoter offering best value. The NAICS code is 488390 (Other Support Activities for Water Transportation); PSC code is J020.
Notice text
4 versions
Update #4 · Latest ·
Amendment 1, added Q&A, Updated PWS with POP changes
Amendment 2, Updated PWS with POP change and REMOVAL OF HULL CLEANING FROM REQUIREMENT, Extended due date to 9/23/26.
Amendment 3, Extending Solicitation DUE DATE to 10/05/2026
****REVIEW UPDATED PWS FOR AMENDED REQUIREMENT**********
Military Sealift Command Combined Synopsis and Solicitation Notice Information
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
- Solicitation number is N3220526Q7258 and is being issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ).
- The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through:
- Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2026-01, effective 03/13/2026, is located at
https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far
-
- DFARS Publication Notice, effective 07/31/2026, is located at https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars
4. The associated NAICS code is 488390 – Other Support Activities for Water Transportation with a size standard of $47.0 Million. The associated PSC/FSC code is J020 for this procurement: maint/repair/rebuild of equipment- ship and marine equipment.
5. The table below lists the Contract Line Item Number(s) (CLIN(s)) and items, quantities and units of measure, inclusive of any applicable options:
Item Supplies/Services QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0001 Underwater Hull 1 JOB
Inspection (UWILD) -USNS AMELIA
EARHART Provide all labor, supervision,
Equipment, materials and services
necessary to perform Underwater In-
Lieu of Drydocking (UWILD) inspection of
the USNS AMELIA EARHART, in accordance
the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Pricing Arrangement: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) $
- The Government intends on awarding a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order for the aforementioned services. It is expected that award will be made by no later than 9 October 2026.
- The TENATIVE VESSEL ATTENDANCE Period of Performance is 18 OCTOBER 2026 to 23 OCTOBER 2026 and performance location GUAM 7th Fleet. The period of performance for the award is 10/10/26 to 11/1/2026.
- The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Services (Class Deviation RFO-2025-12) applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference. SEE SOLICITATION N3220526Q7258 attached.
- SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS: PWS, SOLICITATION AND CDRLS
Update #3 ·
AMENDMENT 2 - UPDATED SOLICITATION, UPDATED POP, UPDATED PWS AND QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ATTACHED, PLEASE REFER TO AMMENDMENT 2 WHEN QUOTING
Military Sealift Command Combined Synopsis and Solicitation Notice Information
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
- Solicitation number is N3220526Q7258 and is being issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ).
- The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through:
- Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2026-01, effective 03/13/2026, is located at
https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far
-
- DFARS Publication Notice, effective 07/31/2026, is located at https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars
4. The associated NAICS code is 488390 – Other Support Activities for Water Transportation with a size standard of $47.0 Million. The associated PSC/FSC code is J020 for this procurement: maint/repair/rebuild of equipment- ship and marine equipment.
5. The table below lists the Contract Line Item Number(s) (CLIN(s)) and items, quantities and units of measure, inclusive of any applicable options:
Item Supplies/Services QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0001 Underwater Hull 1 JOB
Inspection (UWILD) -USNS AMELIA
EARHART Provide all labor, supervision,
Equipment, materials and services
necessary to perform Underwater In-
Lieu of Drydocking (UWILD), including
underwater hull cleaning and inspection of
the USNS AMELIA EARHART, in accordance
the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Pricing Arrangement: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) $
- The Government intends on awarding a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order for the aforementioned services. It is expected that award will be made by no later than 30 September 2026.
- The TENATIVE VESSEL ATTENDANCE Period of Performance is 18 OCTOBER 2026 to 23 OCTOBER 2026 and performance location GUAM 7th Fleet. The period of performance for the award is 9/30/26 to 11/1/2026.
- The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Services (Class Deviation RFO-2025-12) applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference. SEE SOLICITATION N3220526Q7258 attached.
- SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS: PWS, SOLICITATION AND CDRLS
Update #2 ·
AMENDMENT 1 - UPDATED SOLICITATION, UPDATED POP, UPDATED PWS AND QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ATTACHED, PLEASE REFER TO AMMENDMENT 1 WHEN QUOTING
Military Sealift Command Combined Synopsis and Solicitation Notice Information
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
- Solicitation number is N3220526Q7258 and is being issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ).
- The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through:
- Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2026-01, effective 03/13/2026, is located at
https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far
-
- DFARS Publication Notice, effective 07/31/2026, is located at https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars
4. The associated NAICS code is 488390 – Other Support Activities for Water Transportation with a size standard of $47.0 Million. The associated PSC/FSC code is J020 for this procurement: maint/repair/rebuild of equipment- ship and marine equipment.
5. The table below lists the Contract Line Item Number(s) (CLIN(s)) and items, quantities and units of measure, inclusive of any applicable options:
Item Supplies/Services QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0001 Underwater Hull Cleaning and 1 JOB
Inspection (UWILD) -USNS AMELIA
EARHART Provide all labor, supervision,
Equipment, materials and services
necessary to perform Underwater In-
Lieu of Drydocking (UWILD), including
underwater hull cleaning and inspection of
the USNS AMELIA EARHART, in accordance
the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Pricing Arrangement: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) $
- The Government intends on awarding a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order for the aforementioned services. It is expected that award will be made by no later than 30 September 2026.
- The required Period of Performance is 18 OCTOBER 2026 to 02 NOVEMBER 2026 and performance location GUAM 7th Fleet.
- The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Services (Class Deviation RFO-2025-12) applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference. SEE SOLICITATION N3220526Q7258 attached.
- SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS: PWS, SOLICITATION AND CDRLS
Update #1 ·
Military Sealift Command Combined Synopsis and Solicitation Notice Information
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
- Solicitation number is N3220526Q7258 and is being issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ).
- The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through:
- Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2026-01, effective 03/13/2026, is located at
https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far
-
- DFARS Publication Notice, effective 07/31/2026, is located at https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars
4. The associated NAICS code is 488390 – Other Support Activities for Water Transportation with a size standard of $47.0 Million. The associated PSC/FSC code is J020 for this procurement: maint/repair/rebuild of equipment- ship and marine equipment.
5. The table below lists the Contract Line Item Number(s) (CLIN(s)) and items, quantities and units of measure, inclusive of any applicable options:
Item Supplies/Services QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0001 Underwater Hull Cleaning and 1 JOB
Inspection (UWILD) -USNS AMELIA
EARHART Provide all labor, supervision,
Equipment, materials and services
necessary to perform Underwater In-
Lieu of Drydocking (UWILD), including
underwater hull cleaning and inspection of
the USNS AMELIA EARHART, in accordance
the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Pricing Arrangement: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) $
- The Government intends on awarding a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order for the aforementioned services. It is expected that award will be made by no later than 23 September 2026.
- The required Period of Performance is 24 September 2026 to 30 October 2026 and performance location GUAM 7th Fleet.
- The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Services (Class Deviation RFO-2025-12) applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference. SEE SOLICITATION N3220526Q7258 attached.
- SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS: PWS, SOLICITATION AND CDRLS
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| AMENDMENT 3.pdf | ||
| TAKE-CCSI-UNDERWATER INSPECTION IN LIEU OF DRYDOCKING (UWILD) 9.21.26.docx | DOCX document | |
| Solicitation - N3220526Q7258.pdf | ||
| AME SOR 26-011- PWS-002.docx | DOCX document | |
| Solicitation N3220526Q7258 Amendment 1.pdf | ||
| Solicitation Questions for N3220526Q7258 2.docx | DOCX document | |
| Solicitation - N3220526Q7258.pdf | ||
| PWS USNS AMELIA EARHART HULL CLEANING and UWILD.pdf | ||
| CDRLS UNDERWARTER HUlL IDIQ.pdf |
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