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Underwater Hull Maintenance and Repair Services - Military Sealift Command

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N3220526R0002Federal

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This solicitation, identified as N3220526R0002, is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial underwater hull maintenance and repair services under an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a firm-fixed-price structure, issued in accordance with FAR Part 12. The contracting activity, Military Sealift Command (MSC), is seeking comprehensive ship husbandry services including hull cleaning, inspection, incidental repairs, and cofferdam operations on Government Owned, Government Operated vessels, with performance required worldwide. The contract has a base period running from August 10, 2026, through August 9, 2031, with an optional six-month extension through February 9, 2032, and an estimated contract value between $15,000 and $10,000,000. Proposals must be submitted exclusively via email to designated points of contact by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on July 17, 2026, in a specified four-volume format without any zip files or files exceeding 20 megabytes, and must include all required representations, certifications, and attachments such as the Corporate Experience Datasheet, Past Performance Questionnaire, Wage Determinations, and Government Furnished Property details. Proposal evaluation will be conducted using a best-value trade-off approach, prioritizing Corporate Experience and Certifications as a critical gate, followed by Past Performance, which carries more weight than the Innovative Approach and significantly exceeds the importance of price. Price is assessed for reasonableness and balance but cannot override technical merit. Small business participation is a pass/fail criterion, and failure to meet requirements leads to disqualification. All contractors must comply with stringent cybersecurity obligations including CMMC Level 2 self-certification, safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information per DFARS 252.204-7012, and adhering to antiterrorism training and personal identity verification standards. Personnel performing work requiring access to classified material must hold at least a CONFIDENTIAL clearance, and all packaging, marking, and shipment activities involving Government property must conform to MIL-STD-129R, MIL-STD-130, MIL-STD-2073-1, ISPM-15, and DOD manuals. Invoicing must be submitted via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and all deliverables are subject to inspection and acceptance aboard the

General Info

U.S. Navy seeks commercial diving services for global underwater ship maintenance, proposals due July 17, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq NorfolkView Agency

NAICS

488390 - Other Support Activities for Water TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

Norfolk, VA, 23511, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Attachment 5 - Past Performance Data Sheet

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Ordering Period Two Pricing Summary

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Attachment 4 - Corporate Experience Datasheet

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UWH IDIQ Performance Work Statement (PWS)

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Exhibit A - Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) for Waterborne Hull Cleaning

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Solicitation N3220526R0002 Underwater Hull Maintenance and Repair Services

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Six-Month Option Pricing Summary

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Performance Questionnaire for Contract Evaluation

DOCX•past-performance

Summary Pricing Sheet - Total Evaluated Price

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RFP N3220526R0002 Q and A for Underwater Hull Maintenance and Repair Services

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Ordering Period Five Pricing Summary

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Attachment 9 - Government Furnished Property for Solicitation N3220526R0002

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Ordering Period One Pricing Summary

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Representation and Certification Attachment - Responsibility Matters

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Wage Determination No. 2002-0261 Revision 51 for Diving Services in Texas

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C1007021A Cofferdam Formal Work Package Requirements

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P100702A Cofferdam and Freeboard Requirements for Ship Repairs

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Ship Characteristics Data Table

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Ordering Period Three Year 3 Pricing Summary

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Ordering Period Four Year 4 Pricing Summary

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Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement for Government Technical Data

DOCX•nda

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Organization & Contact Information

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk
Contacts2 people available
OfficeNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA
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Department Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk
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Office AddressNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA
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Timothy Lewis
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Shelby Beach
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with RFO Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.  


Solicitation number N3220526R0002 is issued as a request for proposal (RFP) for diving services to provide hull cleaning, hull inspection, incidental repairs, cofferdam services, and other related ship husbandry on the underwater portion of MSC Government Owned, Government Operated (GOGO) Vessels. Services will be performed worldwide. 


This acquisition is not set aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul.


This solicitation does not have a Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) rating. 


See attached SF 1449 for a list of all details of the supplies and/or services required and a list of all solicitation provisions and contract clauses that apply to the acquisition. 


Responses to the solicitation are due 5:00 PM Eastern Time on 17 July 2026. Proposal may be e-mailed to Mr. Timothy Lewis, timothy.lewis60.civ@us.navy.mil, and Mrs. Shelby Beach, shelby.m.beach.civ@us.navy.mil.  To be considered timely, an e-mail proposal must be received in its entirety in the designated e-mail inbox by the due date and time for proposal submission. Reference the solicitation number on your proposal.  E-mail proposals shall be in the format specified within the solicitation.  No other method of submission is acceptable. 


The anticipated award date is 10 August 2026. 


One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements. 


All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency. 


Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to the point of contact of this announcement. 

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