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Open-Ocean Research/Towing Vessel Charter

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Federal

Response Deadline09/16/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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

488310 - Port and Harbor OperationsView NAICS

Place of Performance

Norfolk, VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of SS-26-170.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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SURTASS-E VESSELS - SOURCES SOUGHT REQUEST

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Timeline

PostedSep 2

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Response DeadlineSep 16

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

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Provides a US-flagged vessel for prime contractors on Military Sealift Command projects to tow a passive acoustic monitoring system. Maintains heading stability within 5 degrees at 4-6 knots for 45-day events. Provides 5,008 sq ft weldable deck area and accommodations for 30 personnel. Requires IMO Polar Code Category C compliance and ABS Guide for Steel Vessels certification. Master and officers must hold Secret clearances. Delivers a crewed, certified vessel.

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