Underwater & Hull Inspection (UWILD)

The contract titled Underwater & Hull Inspection (UWILD) seeks services to perform underwater hull inspections, cleaning, and non-destructive testing as a substitute for traditional drydocking procedures. Work will be carried out using trained divers or remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to assess and maintain vessel integrity while minimizing vessel downtime and operational disruption. This subcontract is issued under NAICS code 541370, indicating it falls within the category of professional, scientific, and technical services related to engineering and inspection activities. The performance location is tied to the U.S. Department of Defense’s Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka, with all work expected to support naval vessel readiness and maintenance requirements. Responses to this solicitation are due by July 10, 2026, at 02:00 UTC, and the posting date was June 25, 2026. The contract does not specify a set-aside classification, and no point of contact or detailed place of performance information is provided. The work must comply with all applicable military and technical standards for underwater operations, and service providers must demonstrate capability in conducting safe, accurate, and timely inspections and maintenance in marine environments. This contract is intended to support fleet sustainment by enabling cost-effective, continuous hull evaluation without requiring vessels to enter drydock, thereby enhancing operational availability for the U.S. Navy.