SURTASS-E SUPPORT VESSEL (Option Exercise)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SS-25-051
- Agency
-
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
- Place of performance
- Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Military Sealift Command is seeking a time charter vessel to support U.S. Navy SURTASS-E (Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System Extreme) operations. The contract requires a US-flagged or foreign-flagged vessel capable of worldwide maritime operations, specifically designed to tow a passive acoustic monitoring system at 4-6 knots during 45-day missions. Vessel specifications include a minimum 4,800 sq ft clear deck area, capacity to accommodate 30 personnel, ability to provide 150 kW of electrical power, and compliance with strict radiated noise requirements. This sources sought notice represents a market research effort to determine the feasibility of exercising an option for vessel procurement. Interested parties must submit required company and ship information by 1700 Eastern Time on 17 April 2025, with submissions to be emailed to specified Navy contacts.
The procurement does not have a specific set-aside designation and covers a charter period including a 365-day firm period with three additional option periods of 335-365 days each. Vessel delivery is scheduled for Norfolk, VA, with a layday commencing date of 22 May 2025. The solicitation falls under the Deep Sea Freight Transportation NAICS category (483111) and the Marine Charter PSC category (V124). While specific award values are not detailed in the notice, the comprehensive technical requirements suggest a significant investment in maritime surveillance capabilities. The procurement targets vessels with advanced technical specifications that can support complex naval surveillance operations, indicating a sophisticated and potentially high-value contract opportunity for maritime transportation providers.
Notice text
See attached sources sought
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SS-25-051.docx | DOCX document |
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