Special Time Charter for Marine Support Vessel

The Department of the Navy's Military Sealift Command seeks to award a special time charter contract for marine support vessels to support small boat and unmanned aircraft system operations. The solicitation requires vessels capable of accommodating up to 44 government personnel with dedicated operations and partner nation centers, medical facilities, and network connectivity. Evaluation criteria include the vessel's range, transit speed, draft, and capacity to perform operations in various sea states while conducting small boat missions. Proposals are due by September 14, 2022 as detailed in solicitation N3220522R4100 and associated attachments outlining technical specifications and reporting requirements.

There is no set-aside designation. The primary NAICS code is 483112 and PSC code is X216. The incumbent contractor is unspecified. The contract has a one-year firm period and four one-year option periods, with performance primarily in Key West and Mayport, Florida. Technical details specify minimum ranges of 3,500 nautical miles at 14 knots and a maximum draft of 35 feet. The solicitation seeks a vessel capable of accommodating government workspaces and operating continuously at sea for 30 days without resupply.