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N3220525R6003 - SURTASS-E RFP

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N3220525R6003Federal

Contract Overview

Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq NorfolkView Agency

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

Norfolk, VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

(41)

Solicitation N3220525R6003 Request for Clarifications

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Attachment 10 CBRN Defense Requirements

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Attachment 20 Reserved Vessels Work Cost Summary

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Solicitation N3220525R6003 Surtass-E Reprocurement RFQ

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N3220525R6003 Special Time Charter RFP February 2026

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Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) for SURTASS-E FY27 Vessel Services

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SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Form

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RFP N3220525R6003 Crew Complement Attachment

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Force Protection Contract Requirements Addendum

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Solicitation N3220525R60030003 Amendment 3

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COMSC Instruction 3121.9C Standard Operating Manual (SOM) March 2013

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Wage Determination No. 2019-0288 Revision 26 for U.S. Navy Deep Sea Vessel Services

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Attachment 21 Guidelines for Off-Hire Percentages on Readiness Issues

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Amendment 0003 to Solicitation N3220525R6003

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RFP N3220525R6003 Attachment 4 Basic Pricing Data

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Amendment A0003 Changes to SF1449 and Attachments

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Amendment 0002 to Solicitation N3220525R6003

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Amendment 0002 Q&A for RFP N3220525R6003

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Attachment 3 Government Furnished Property List for Solicitation N32205-22-R-4069

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A0003+Attachment+5_DD-254+Rev.pdf

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Attachment 16 Mission Essential Contractor Services Plan Worksheet

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Performance Work Statement for SURTASS-E Support Vessel

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Solicitation N3220525R60030002 Amendment 2

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Technical Evaluation Worksheet for RFP Vessel Proposal

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Wage Determination No. 2019-0288 Revision 22

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Attachment 15 Shipyard Data

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Attachment+4_DD-254.pdf

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Amendment 0001 to Solicitation N3220525R6003

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Performance Work Statement for SURTASS-E Support Vessel

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Attachment 8 ATFP Force Protection Contract Requirements

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Attachment 12 Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL)

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Attachment K CBRN Defense Requirements

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N32205 22R4069 Government Furnished Property Attachment

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SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Form

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COMSC Instruction 3121.9C Standard Operating Manual (SOM)

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RFP N3220525R6003 Crew Complement Details

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Mission Essential Contractor Services Plan Worksheet (Attachment IX P)

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Technical Evaluation Worksheet for SURTASS-E Vessel Proposal

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Attachment 3 Basic Pricing Data for RFP N3220525R4006

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Solicitation N3220525R6003 Surtass-E Reprocurement

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Attachment IX(H) Request for Clarifications/Questions

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Organization & Contact Information

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk
Contacts2 people available
OfficeNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA
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Department Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk
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Office AddressNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA
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Full Description

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***05 August 2026*** Amendment A0003 is hereby issued updating and re-opening the solicitation. See attachments for details.


***02 OCT 2025. RFP Amendment A0002 is hereby issued. (Attachment 16 has been added to address questions submitted by potential offerors). Updated versions of Attachment 3, Attachment 6, Attachment 7, Attachment 8, Attachment 9, Attachment 12, Attachment 13, and Attachment 14 have been uploaded. See attached [SF-30] and [SF1449] for full details.


 Nothing from the SF1449 Changed from A0001 to A0002 and the only change from the orginial posting is the issue date and due date (Box 6 and 8)  as outlined in A0001. All other things remain unchanged. 


***29 SEP 2025. RFP Amendment A0001 is hereby issued to update the RFP Issue Date and Response Date. See attached [SF-30] for full details.


See SF1449 and Related Attachments for details


The solicitation will be a fixed-priced time charter with reimbursable elements, with a performance period of one (1) year base period and will be followed by three (3) 1-year option periods and one 11-month option period.  The solicitation will require a time charter of one US flagged or foreign flagged vessel (to be reflagged US prior to delivery of vessel) required to tow an acoustic array in support of U.S. Navy Operations. The vessel will tow a passive acoustic monitoring system, between 4-6 knots, 24hrs/day for up to a 60-day event. The ship will need to be able to tow on a directed heading within 5 degrees for extended periods at slow speed. Because of the type of acoustic system employed, the ability of the vessel to maintain heading stability is critical. The vessel must be capable of worldwide operations, including support in all ocean basins of the world from the Artic to the Antarctic during all periods of time. The vessel is expected to operate in open water in the vicinity of the Marginal Ice Zone (MIZ) and must be capable of surviving encounter with young open ice, as specified by ABS, Ice Class D0.

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USNS POINT LOMA (T-EPF-15) Purifier Pump
Solicitation # N3220526Q0073
The U.S. Navy is soliciting a single screw pump, specifically the Leistritz Advanced Technologies Corp model L3NG-045/070, for installation on the USNS POINT LOMA (T-EPF-15), with delivery required on or before September 30, 2026. The procurement is a firm fixed price contract issued under solicitation number N3220526Q0073 by MSCHQ Norfolk, with offers due by August 12, 2026. The requirement is strictly branded for Leistritz or its authorized distributors, and offers must meet all technical specifications, including delivery timelines and part numbers, to be considered technically acceptable under a lowest priced technically acceptable evaluation method. The pump must be uniquely identified in compliance with MIL-STD-130 and DFARS 252.211-7003, featuring machine-readable UIDs with verified enterprise identifiers, serial numbers, and batch information, and must be packed, crated, and labeled according to DODMANUAL 4140.01, MIL-STD-2073-1 or ASTM D3951, and MIL-STD-129R with explicit markings for USNS POINT LOMA, requisition number N297986113S655, and other required details. All shipments must comply with ISPM-15 for wood packaging and be separated by vessel if multiple units are involved. The contract incorporates extensive FAR and DFARS clauses including provisions for electronic funds transfer, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, prohibition of internal confidentiality agreements, child labor cooperation, and cybersecurity safeguards per 252.204-7012. It also enforces strict prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment, procurement from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, business with the Maduro regime, and use of hexavalent chromium. The pump must be delivered to the MSC Warehouse in Norfolk, Virginia, with a 48-hour advance notification sent to the Transportation Team, and accepted at the destination under inspection by MSC Program Management Centralized and Support Staff Norfolk. Invoicing must be processed electronically through WAWF using an Invoice and Receiving Report Combo, with payment directed to DoDAAC N50082. Offerors must maintain active SAM registration, certify compliance with all representations, and submit quotes via email in Adobe or
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Surveying and Site Layout ServicesThe contract requires comprehensive topographic surveying, boundary verification, and precise layout services for construction elements to support military infrastructure projects under the Department of Defense. The work will involve detailed ground surveys to establish accurate elevations, contours, and property boundaries, followed by the exact positioning of structural components to ensure alignment with design specifications. All tasks must adhere to strict technical standards to support construction integrity on defense installation sites, with performance expectations focused on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal surveying protocols. The solicitation is categorized as a subcontract under NAICS code 541370 for surveying services and was posted on August 4, 2026, with a response deadline of August 13, 2026. The contracting office is the MSCHQ Norfolk component of the Department of Defense, though specific location details for performance or contact information are not provided. The nature of the work implies that successful bidders must possess certified surveying expertise, specialized equipment, and experience in defense-related construction environments, with full responsibility for delivering survey deliverables that meet military engineering requirements without explicit set-aside provisions.
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