SSV moonpool (extended-term)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SS-25-089
- 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
- 483111 Deep Sea Freight Transportation
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is conducting a sources sought notice for a U.S. Flag host vessel to support Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operations based in Virginia Beach, VA. The vessel will serve primarily for training purposes, including launching and recovering specialized maritime craft such as Dry Combatant Submersibles (DCS), SEAL Delivery Vehicles (SDVs), and support boats. The contract will be structured as a firm fixed price with reimbursable elements, with the vessel required to accommodate 45 personnel and operate for 45 days without resupply. The vessel must be capable of home porting at JEB Little Creek and operating in the VACAPES, Chesapeake Bay, and surrounding areas, with potential reassignment to the U.S. East Coast. The evaluation criteria and specific requirements are detailed in the attached Sources Sought Notice SS-25-089. Responses to this market survey are due no later than July 30, 2025 at 1100 Eastern Time and must be submitted to the designated points of contact Jordan Schwaner and Stephanie Ricker.
This procurement opportunity has no set-aside designation and is open to all qualified contractors. The contract structure includes a base period of one year with two one-year options plus an additional 11-month option period, providing potential for an extended-term engagement. The layday is scheduled for September 28, 2025, establishing the timeline for vessel delivery and commencement of operations. No specific award values or budget ranges are mentioned in this pre-solicitation notice, as this is a market research phase to gauge industry capability and interest. The document does not identify any current incumbents or existing contractors for similar services. The vessel must be capable of hosting multiple specialized watercraft and equipment while maintaining operational readiness for the 45-day deployment cycles without requiring resupply.
Notice text
Please see attached Sources Sought No. SS-25-089
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SS-25-089 (SSV MOONPOOL).pdf |
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