Operation, Maintenance, and Repair of Motor Vessel Independence (M/V Independence Support)

This contract involves the operation, maintenance, and repair of the Motor Vessel INDEPENDENCE (M/V Independence), which is owned by the Naval Facilities Command Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (NAVFAC EXWC). NAVFAC EXWC supports a range of specialized activities including research, development, testing, and evaluation of undersea surveillance systems, load handling, acoustic arrays, cable system components, and survivability studies. The vessel is a critical asset for these operations and is primarily based at Naval Base Ventura County in Port Hueneme, California. NAVFAC EXWC also provides vital support to other government agencies through ocean vessel operations, oceanographic surveys, environmental data collection, naval exercises, and Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) operations, all of which heavily rely on M/V Independence. The solicitation for this contract, identified by the number N3943026R4001, was posted on June 11, 2026, with a response deadline of July 14, 2026. It is classified as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 488390, which covers support activities for water transportation. The contract is managed by the Naval Facilities Command Systems and Experimental Warfare Center with the place of performance at the Port Hueneme CBC Base in California. Primary points of contact include Jadon Honour and Antonio Arias, reachable via email and phone. This procurement emphasizes small business participation to maintain and operate the vessel essential to NAVFAC EXWC’s specialized maritime and undersea missions.