Marine Vessel Charter and Modification Oversight

The contract seeks to charter and modify a vessel or barge to function as a Mother Ship supporting submarine rescue operations, requiring full operational, logistical, and habitation capabilities to sustain extended missions in maritime environments. The modified vessel must be equipped to serve as a mobile command and support platform, capable of deploying and recovering rescue systems, housing rescue personnel and survivors, and maintaining mission-critical systems under demanding conditions. The scope includes both the acquisition of a suitable vessel and its physical and technical transformation to meet rigorous defense standards for underwater rescue missions. This is a subcontract under the Department of Defense, specifically managed by Mschq Norfolk, with a NAICS code of 483111 indicating maritime cargo transportation. The opportunity was posted on July 7, 2026, and responses are due by July 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM. There is no specified set-aside designation, and performance location details are not provided, suggesting flexibility in vessel selection and modification sites. The contract emphasizes capability over location, requiring the contractor to ensure full readiness for immediate deployment in support of submarine rescue scenarios, with all modifications and charters aligned to mission-critical timelines and safety requirements.