Vessel Atlantic Ops Physical Inspections Draft RFP

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement is seeking industry feedback on a Draft IDIQ RFP for Vessel Atlantic Operations—Physical Inspections, with responses due by October 26, 2026. This is market research only; responses will not constitute proposals and will not be evaluated for award.

The anticipated seed task order covers offshore renewable energy facility inspections on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf during calendar year 2027. The contractor must provide a fully crewed offshore vessel capable of transporting inspection personnel and facilitating walk-to-work transfers to up to 93 offshore facilities across five major wind energy lease areas from Virginia Beach, Virginia to Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. Performance includes continuous offshore operations support for up to 45 consecutive calendar days, with up to 21 days without returning to port. The vessel must meet Dynamic Positioning Class 2 capability, motion-compensated walk-to-work gangway compliant with IMCA M254 standards, and personnel transfer capability to deck elevations up to 24.63 meters Mean Sea Level. The contractor shall accommodate at least six Government personnel with berthing (no more than two per stateroom), dedicated shower and laundry facilities, administrative workspace, secure equipment storage, Wi-Fi supporting VPN access and video conferencing, and galley services. The contractor is responsible for all crew, fuel, marine consumables, communications, safety equipment, lodging, meals, and waste management.

The government particularly welcomes input on CLIN structure, insurance requirements, SCLS applicability, small business participation percentages, and evaluation criteria. Respondents should provide pricing insights and rough order of magnitude estimates for the seed task order. Submit responses to william_rilee@ios.doi.gov. The government reserves the right to conduct one-on-one meetings with respondents for clarification or additional market research.