Submarine Rescue Operations Maintenance Contractor (SROMC)

The Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Undersea, managed through the Direct Reporting Program Manager (DRPM) Submarines intends to issue a solicitation for continued support of operation and maintenance of the U.S. Navy Submarine Rescue System (SRS) which will transition to an International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) commercial classification system as directed by Director, Undersea Warfare Division (OPNAV N97). The SRS is a highly portable and mobile submarine rescue and recompression system capable of transferring personnel from a Distressed Submarine (DISSUB) under pressure from depths up to 2,000 feet seawater. The U.S. Navy SRS is composed of the Pressurized Rescue Module System (PRMS), the Submarine Decompression System (SDS), the Assessment/Underwater Work System (AUWS) and other critical ancillary support equipment. The Submarine Rescue Operations Maintenance Contractor (SROMC) is responsible for: maintaining all systems in a constant high state of readiness; providing appropriate and sufficient personnel and services necessary for the engineering, management, technical and logistic support, mobilization, deployment, operation, storage, and repair; and maintenance of the SRS on a 24-hour-per-day, 7-day-a-week basis. The Government will rely and follow applicable federal procurement rules and regulations including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and the Navy Marine Corps Acquisition Regulation Supplement (NMCARS) for the planned acquisition. PAE Undersea/DRPM intends to solicit this requirement as a full and open competition. A solicitation is expected to be released on or around November 2026. The contemplated contract will include one base year with four option years, for a total of 60 months if all options are exercised. The contract type is anticipated to be a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) Level of Effort and Cost only. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the Navy. The Navy plans to issue a solicitation electronically via Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) and prospective offerors must comply and follow the instructions in the solicitation. Interested offerors are hereby encouraged to monitor PIEE and www.SAM.gov for the anticipated release of the solicitation, and any associated amendments. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. This synopsis is hereby issued in accordance with RFO 5.101(c) and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Government is not accepting proposals as a result of this synopsis. The Government will not reimburse for any costs or expenses associated with questions submitted or information provided in response to this notice. The Government intends to host a site visit to discuss operations, maintenance, and modernization of the U.S. Navy SRS. A special notice with additional information and details will be issued electronically via PIEE and www.SAM.gov. *** SPECIAL NOTICE ***Undersea Rescue Command (URC) Submarine Rescue Operations Maintenance Contractor Site Visit Industry Day Announcement July 16, 2026 at Undersea Rescue Command, Naval Base Coronado, San Diego, CA, beginning at 3pm. The Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager (DRPM) for Submarines, Undersea Special Mission Systems Office (PMS390) is hosting an industry day site visit to discuss operations, maintenance, and modernization of the U.S. Navy Submarine Rescue System (SRS). The purpose of this event is to provide industry with an overview of the equipment, facilities, anticipated operations, maintenance, modernization, and support requirements for the U.S. Navy submarine rescue assets. The Navy is interested in understanding industry perspectives and innovative ideas in achieving the best balance of capabilities and cost for the requirements. RSVP by email to Cara Poole, cara.l.poole.civ@us.navy.mil and Christiana Sapp, christiana.l.sapp.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 12pm EDT on July 2, 2026 with ?Industry Day - SRS Program Site Visit Attendee? in the email subject line. RSVPs shall include the name, email address, phone number, company, position for each attendee, and country of origin for any foreign visitors. Each company and/or business unit will be limited to a maximum of four (4) representatives. Each representative attending must bring a photo ID or Passport and present it for check-in. All foreign visitors must have a passport. Photography will be permitted, nothing at the site is classified or restricted. The event will be unclassified. Foreign nationals who work under US companies are allowed. Foreign nationals planning to attend must list their nationality on their attendance request, which and must be submitted by email to Cara Poole, cara.l.poole.civ@us.navy.mil and Christiana Sapp, christiana.l.sapp.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 12pm EDT on June 22, 2026. This announcement is not a contract, request for proposal, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind on the part of the government. The Government will not accept proposals as a result of this announcement. DRPM Submarines does not assume liability for costs incurred by an attendee or for travel expenses or marketing efforts; therefore, attendee costs in response to this notice are not considered an allowable direct charge to the Government. SEE SROMC URC SITE VISIT ANNOUNCEMENT 16JUL2026 ATTACHMENT FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.  *** UPDATE 0001 (8/13/26) - The purpose of the update is to post the questions and answers, attendance list, and briefing material presented during the site visit.***