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

The contract pertains to the operation, maintenance, and repair of the Motor Vessel INDEPENDENCE, a vessel owned by the Naval Facilities Command Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (NAVFAC EXWC) and primarily stationed at Naval Base Ventura County in Port Hueneme, California. This vessel serves as the principal platform for supporting a wide range of undersea research, development, testing, and evaluation activities including undersea surveillance systems, acoustic arrays, cable systems, oceanographic surveys, environmental data collection, naval exercises, and remotely operated vehicle operations. The scope of work requires comprehensive vessel support to ensure continuous readiness for mission-critical operations conducted in support of the Department of Defense and other government agencies. The solicitation, identified as N3943026R4001-1, was posted on June 11, 2026, with a response deadline of July 14, 2026, and is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, with the NAICS code 488390 for other support activities for water transportation. The contract is managed by NAVFAC EXWC, located in Port Hueneme, California, and the point of contact for inquiries is Jadon Honour, with Antonio Arias listed as secondary contact. All performance activities are to be carried out at or in support of the Port Hueneme CBC Base, and interested parties must respond through the official SAM.gov portal using the provided link.