This solicitation seeks a fixed-priced time charter for a vessel to tow an acoustic array for U.S. Navy Operations in Norfolk, VA. The contract involves a one-year base period followed by potential option periods. [1][2]
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Vessel must tow an acoustic array at slow speed for up to 60 days. [1]
Vessel must be capable of worldwide operations, including Antarctic support. [1]
No set-aside is utilized for this opportunity. [2]
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***26 August 2026*** AMENDMENT 0004 IS HEREBY ISSUED UPDATING THE DUE DATE TO 10 SEPT 2026. ADDITIONALLY, SEE UPDATED PROFORMA ATTACHMENT AND SF1449_0004 POSTED ON 26 AUGUST 2026. ***05 August 2026*** Amendment A0003 is hereby issued updating and re-opening the solicitation. See attachments for details. ***02 OCT 2025. RFP Amendment A0002 is hereby issued. (Attachment 16 has been added to address questions submitted by potential offerors). Updated versions of Attachment 3, Attachment 6, Attachment 7, Attachment 8, Attachment 9, Attachment 12, Attachment 13, and Attachment 14 have been uploaded. See attached [SF-30] and [SF1449] for full details. Nothing from the SF1449 Changed from A0001 to A0002 and the only change from the orginial posting is the issue date and due date (Box 6 and 8) as outlined in A0001. All other things remain unchanged. ***29 SEP 2025. RFP Amendment A0001 is hereby issued to update the RFP Issue Date and Response Date. See attached [SF-30] for full details. See SF1449 and Related Attachments for details The solicitation will be a fixed-priced time charter with reimbursable elements, with a performance period of one (1) year base period and will be followed by three (3) 1-year option periods and one 11-month option period. The solicitation will require a time charter of one US flagged or foreign flagged vessel (to be reflagged US prior to delivery of vessel) required to tow an acoustic array in support of U.S. Navy Operations. The vessel will tow a passive acoustic monitoring system, between 4-6 knots, 24hrs/day for up to a 60-day event. The ship will need to be able to tow on a directed heading within 5 degrees for extended periods at slow speed. Because of the type of acoustic system employed, the ability of the vessel to maintain heading stability is critical. The vessel must be capable of worldwide operations, including support in all ocean basins of the world from the Artic to the Antarctic during all periods of time. The vessel is expected to operate in open water in the vicinity of the Marginal Ice Zone (MIZ) and must be capable of surviving encounter with young open ice, as specified by ABS, Ice Class D0.
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Aug 26, 2026 · 4 fields changed
Response deadline2026-08-27T17:00:00+00:002026-09-10T17:00:00+00:00Archive date2026-09-112026-09-25Description***02 OCT 2025. RFP Amendment A0002 is hereby issued. (Attachment 16 has been added to address questions submitted by potential offerors). Updated versions of Attachment 3, Attachment 6, Attachment 7, Attachment 8, Attachment 9, Attachment 12, Attachment 13, and Attachment 14 have been uploaded. See attached [SF-30] and [SF1449] for full details. Nothing from the SF1449 Changed from A0001 to A0002 and the only change from the orginial posting is the issue date and due date (Box 6 and 8) as outlined in A0001. All other things remain unchanged. ***29 SEP 2025. RFP Amendment A0001 is hereby issued to update the RFP Issue Date and Response Date. See attached [SF-30] for full details. See SF1449 and Related Attachments for details The solicitation will be a fixed-priced time charter with reimbursable elements, with a performance period of one (1) year base period and will be followed by three (3) 1-year option periods and one 11-month option period. The solicitation will require a time charter of one US flagged or foreign flagged vessel (to be reflagged US prior to delivery of vessel) required to tow an acoustic array in support of U.S. Navy Operations. The vessel will tow a passive acoustic monitoring system, between 4-6 knots, 24hrs/day for up to a 60-day event. The ship will need to be able to tow on a directed heading within 5 degrees for extended periods at slow speed. Because of the type of acoustic system employed, the ability of the vessel to maintain heading stability is critical. The vessel must be capable of worldwide operations, including support in all ocean basins of the world from the Artic to the Antarctic during all periods of time. The vessel is expected to operate in open water in the vicinity of the Marginal Ice Zone (MIZ) and must be capable of surviving encounter with young open ice, as specified by ABS, Ice Class D0.***26 August 2026*** AMENDMENT 0004 IS HEREBY ISSUED UPDATING THE DUE DATE TO 10 SEPT 2026. ADDITIONALLY, SEE UPDATED PROFORMA ATTACHMENT AND SF1449_0004 POSTED ON 26 AUGUST 2026. ***05 August 2026*** Amendment A0003 is hereby issued updating and re-opening the solicitation. See attachments for details. ***02 OCT 2025. RFP Amendment A0002 is hereby issued. (Attachment 16 has been added to address questions submitted by potential offerors). Updated versions of Attachment 3, Attachment 6, Attachment 7, Attachment 8, Attachment 9, Attachment 12, Attachment 13, and Attachment 14 have been uploaded. See attached [SF-30] and [SF1449] for full details. Nothing from the SF1449 Changed from A0001 to A0002 and the only change from the orginial posting is the issue date and due date (Box 6 and 8) as outlined in A0001. All other things remain unchanged. ***29 SEP 2025. RFP Amendment A0001 is hereby issued to update the RFP Issue Date and Response Date. See attached [SF-30] for full details. See SF1449 and Related Attachments for details The solicitation will be a fixed-priced time charter with reimbursable elements, with a performance period of one (1) year base period and will be followed by three (3) 1-year option periods and one 11-month option period. The solicitation will require a time charter of one US flagged or foreign flagged vessel (to be reflagged US prior to delivery of vessel) required to tow an acoustic array in support of U.S. Navy Operations. The vessel will tow a passive acoustic monitoring system, between 4-6 knots, 24hrs/day for up to a 60-day event. The ship will need to be able to tow on a directed heading within 5 degrees for extended periods at slow speed. Because of the type of acoustic system employed, the ability of the vessel to maintain heading stability is critical. The vessel must be capable of worldwide operations, including support in all ocean basins of the world from the Artic to the Antarctic during all periods of time. The vessel is expected to operate in open water in the vicinity of the Marginal Ice Zone (MIZ) and must be capable of surviving encounter with young open ice, as specified by ABS, Ice Class D0.DocumentsNot previously reported27
Aug 5, 2026 · 2 fields changed
Description***05 August 2026*** Amendment A0003 is hereby issued updating and re-opening the solicitation. See attachments for details. ***02 OCT 2025. RFP Amendment A0002 is hereby issued. (Attachment 16 has been added to address questions submitted by potential offerors). Updated versions of Attachment 3, Attachment 6, Attachment 7, Attachment 8, Attachment 9, Attachment 12, Attachment 13, and Attachment 14 have been uploaded. See attached [SF-30] and [SF1449] for full details. Nothing from the SF1449 Changed from A0001 to A0002 and the only change from the orginial posting is the issue date and due date (Box 6 and 8) as outlined in A0001. All other things remain unchanged. ***29 SEP 2025. RFP Amendment A0001 is hereby issued to update the RFP Issue Date and Response Date. See attached [SF-30] for full details. See SF1449 and Related Attachments for details The solicitation will be a fixed-priced time charter with reimbursable elements, with a performance period of one (1) year base period and will be followed by three (3) 1-year option periods and one 11-month option period. The solicitation will require a time charter of one US flagged or foreign flagged vessel (to be reflagged US prior to delivery of vessel) required to tow an acoustic array in support of U.S. Navy Operations. The vessel will tow a passive acoustic monitoring system, between 4-6 knots, 24hrs/day for up to a 60-day event. The ship will need to be able to tow on a directed heading within 5 degrees for extended periods at slow speed. Because of the type of acoustic system employed, the ability of the vessel to maintain heading stability is critical. The vessel must be capable of worldwide operations, including support in all ocean basins of the world from the Artic to the Antarctic during all periods of time. The vessel is expected to operate in open water in the vicinity of the Marginal Ice Zone (MIZ) and must be capable of surviving encounter with young open ice, as specified by ABS, Ice Class D0.***02 OCT 2025. RFP Amendment A0002 is hereby issued. (Attachment 16 has been added to address questions submitted by potential offerors). Updated versions of Attachment 3, Attachment 6, Attachment 7, Attachment 8, Attachment 9, Attachment 12, Attachment 13, and Attachment 14 have been uploaded. See attached [SF-30] and [SF1449] for full details. Nothing from the SF1449 Changed from A0001 to A0002 and the only change from the orginial posting is the issue date and due date (Box 6 and 8) as outlined in A0001. All other things remain unchanged. ***29 SEP 2025. RFP Amendment A0001 is hereby issued to update the RFP Issue Date and Response Date. See attached [SF-30] for full details. See SF1449 and Related Attachments for details The solicitation will be a fixed-priced time charter with reimbursable elements, with a performance period of one (1) year base period and will be followed by three (3) 1-year option periods and one 11-month option period. The solicitation will require a time charter of one US flagged or foreign flagged vessel (to be reflagged US prior to delivery of vessel) required to tow an acoustic array in support of U.S. Navy Operations. The vessel will tow a passive acoustic monitoring system, between 4-6 knots, 24hrs/day for up to a 60-day event. The ship will need to be able to tow on a directed heading within 5 degrees for extended periods at slow speed. Because of the type of acoustic system employed, the ability of the vessel to maintain heading stability is critical. The vessel must be capable of worldwide operations, including support in all ocean basins of the world from the Artic to the Antarctic during all periods of time. The vessel is expected to operate in open water in the vicinity of the Marginal Ice Zone (MIZ) and must be capable of surviving encounter with young open ice, as specified by ABS, Ice Class D0.Documents25Removed
Aug 5, 2026 · 4 fields changed
Response deadline2025-10-08T17:00:00+00:002026-08-27T17:00:00+00:00Archive date2025-10-232026-09-11Description***02 OCT 2025. RFP Amendment A0002 is hereby issued. (Attachment 16 has been added to address questions submitted by potential offerors). Updated versions of Attachment 3, Attachment 6, Attachment 7, Attachment 8, Attachment 9, Attachment 12, Attachment 13, and Attachment 14 have been uploaded. See attached [SF-30] and [SF1449] for full details. ***29 SEP 2025. RFP Amendment A0001 is hereby issued to update the RFP Issue Date and Response Date. See attached [SF-30] for full details. See SF1449 and Related Attachments for details The solicitation will be a fixed-priced time charter with reimbursable elements, with a performance period of one (1) year base period and will be followed by three (3) 1-year option periods and one 11-month option period. The solicitation will require a time charter of one US flagged or foreign flagged vessel (to be reflagged US prior to delivery of vessel) required to tow an acoustic array in support of U.S. Navy Operations. The vessel will tow a passive acoustic monitoring system, between 4-6 knots, 24hrs/day for up to a 60-day event. The ship will need to be able to tow on a directed heading within 5 degrees for extended periods at slow speed. Because of the type of acoustic system employed, the ability of the vessel to maintain heading stability is critical. The vessel must be capable of worldwide operations, including support in all ocean basins of the world from the Artic to the Antarctic during all periods of time. The vessel is expected to operate in open water in the vicinity of the Marginal Ice Zone (MIZ) and must be capable of surviving encounter with young open ice, as specified by ABS, Ice Class D0.***05 August 2026*** Amendment A0003 is hereby issued updating and re-opening the solicitation. See attachments for details. ***02 OCT 2025. RFP Amendment A0002 is hereby issued. (Attachment 16 has been added to address questions submitted by potential offerors). Updated versions of Attachment 3, Attachment 6, Attachment 7, Attachment 8, Attachment 9, Attachment 12, Attachment 13, and Attachment 14 have been uploaded. See attached [SF-30] and [SF1449] for full details. Nothing from the SF1449 Changed from A0001 to A0002 and the only change from the orginial posting is the issue date and due date (Box 6 and 8) as outlined in A0001. All other things remain unchanged. ***29 SEP 2025. RFP Amendment A0001 is hereby issued to update the RFP Issue Date and Response Date. See attached [SF-30] for full details. See SF1449 and Related Attachments for details The solicitation will be a fixed-priced time charter with reimbursable elements, with a performance period of one (1) year base period and will be followed by three (3) 1-year option periods and one 11-month option period. The solicitation will require a time charter of one US flagged or foreign flagged vessel (to be reflagged US prior to delivery of vessel) required to tow an acoustic array in support of U.S. Navy Operations. The vessel will tow a passive acoustic monitoring system, between 4-6 knots, 24hrs/day for up to a 60-day event. The ship will need to be able to tow on a directed heading within 5 degrees for extended periods at slow speed. Because of the type of acoustic system employed, the ability of the vessel to maintain heading stability is critical. The vessel must be capable of worldwide operations, including support in all ocean basins of the world from the Artic to the Antarctic during all periods of time. The vessel is expected to operate in open water in the vicinity of the Marginal Ice Zone (MIZ) and must be capable of surviving encounter with young open ice, as specified by ABS, Ice Class D0.DocumentsNot previously reported25
Oct 2, 2025 · 1 field changed
Description***02 OCT 2025. RFP Amendment A0002 is hereby issued. (Attachment 16 has been added to address questions submitted by potential offerors). Updated versions of Attachment 3, Attachment 6, Attachment 7, Attachment 8, Attachment 9, Attachment 12, Attachment 13, and Attachment 14 have been uploaded. See attached [SF-30] and [SF1449] for full details. Nothing from the SF1449 Changed from A0001 to A0002 and the only change from the orginial posting is the issue date and due date (Box 6 and 8) as outlined in A0001. All other things remain unchanged. ***29 SEP 2025. RFP Amendment A0001 is hereby issued to update the RFP Issue Date and Response Date. See attached [SF-30] for full details. See SF1449 and Related Attachments for details The solicitation will be a fixed-priced time charter with reimbursable elements, with a performance period of one (1) year base period and will be followed by three (3) 1-year option periods and one 11-month option period. The solicitation will require a time charter of one US flagged or foreign flagged vessel (to be reflagged US prior to delivery of vessel) required to tow an acoustic array in support of U.S. Navy Operations. The vessel will tow a passive acoustic monitoring system, between 4-6 knots, 24hrs/day for up to a 60-day event. The ship will need to be able to tow on a directed heading within 5 degrees for extended periods at slow speed. Because of the type of acoustic system employed, the ability of the vessel to maintain heading stability is critical. The vessel must be capable of worldwide operations, including support in all ocean basins of the world from the Artic to the Antarctic during all periods of time. The vessel is expected to operate in open water in the vicinity of the Marginal Ice Zone (MIZ) and must be capable of surviving encounter with young open ice, as specified by ABS, Ice Class D0.***02 OCT 2025. RFP Amendment A0002 is hereby issued. (Attachment 16 has been added to address questions submitted by potential offerors). Updated versions of Attachment 3, Attachment 6, Attachment 7, Attachment 8, Attachment 9, Attachment 12, Attachment 13, and Attachment 14 have been uploaded. See attached [SF-30] and [SF1449] for full details. ***29 SEP 2025. RFP Amendment A0001 is hereby issued to update the RFP Issue Date and Response Date. See attached [SF-30] for full details. See SF1449 and Related Attachments for details The solicitation will be a fixed-priced time charter with reimbursable elements, with a performance period of one (1) year base period and will be followed by three (3) 1-year option periods and one 11-month option period. The solicitation will require a time charter of one US flagged or foreign flagged vessel (to be reflagged US prior to delivery of vessel) required to tow an acoustic array in support of U.S. Navy Operations. The vessel will tow a passive acoustic monitoring system, between 4-6 knots, 24hrs/day for up to a 60-day event. The ship will need to be able to tow on a directed heading within 5 degrees for extended periods at slow speed. Because of the type of acoustic system employed, the ability of the vessel to maintain heading stability is critical. The vessel must be capable of worldwide operations, including support in all ocean basins of the world from the Artic to the Antarctic during all periods of time. The vessel is expected to operate in open water in the vicinity of the Marginal Ice Zone (MIZ) and must be capable of surviving encounter with young open ice, as specified by ABS, Ice Class D0.
Oct 2, 2025 · 1 field changed
Description***02 OCT 2025. RFP Amendment A0002 is hereby issued. (Attachment 16 has been added to address questions submitted by potential offerors). Updated versions of Attachment 3, Attachment 6, Attachment 7, Attachment 8, Attachment 9, Attachment 12, Attachment 13, and Attachment 14 have been uploaded. See attached [SF-30] and [SF1449] for full details. ***29 SEP 2025. RFP Amendment A0001 is hereby issued to update the RFP Issue Date and Response Date. See attached [SF-30] for full details. See SF1449 and Related Attachments for details The solicitation will be a fixed-priced time charter with reimbursable elements, with a performance period of one (1) year base period and will be followed by three (3) 1-year option periods and one 11-month option period. The solicitation will require a time charter of one US flagged or foreign flagged vessel (to be reflagged US prior to delivery of vessel) required to tow an acoustic array in support of U.S. Navy Operations. The vessel will tow a passive acoustic monitoring system, between 4-6 knots, 24hrs/day for up to a 60-day event. The ship will need to be able to tow on a directed heading within 5 degrees for extended periods at slow speed. Because of the type of acoustic system employed, the ability of the vessel to maintain heading stability is critical. The vessel must be capable of worldwide operations, including support in all ocean basins of the world from the Artic to the Antarctic during all periods of time. The vessel is expected to operate in open water in the vicinity of the Marginal Ice Zone (MIZ) and must be capable of surviving encounter with young open ice, as specified by ABS, Ice Class D0.***02 OCT 2025. RFP Amendment A0002 is hereby issued. (Attachment 16 has been added to address questions submitted by potential offerors). Updated versions of Attachment 3, Attachment 6, Attachment 7, Attachment 8, Attachment 9, Attachment 12, Attachment 13, and Attachment 14 have been uploaded. See attached [SF-30] and [SF1449] for full details. Nothing from the SF1449 Changed from A0001 to A0002 and the only change from the orginial posting is the issue date and due date (Box 6 and 8) as outlined in A0001. All other things remain unchanged. ***29 SEP 2025. RFP Amendment A0001 is hereby issued to update the RFP Issue Date and Response Date. See attached [SF-30] for full details. See SF1449 and Related Attachments for details The solicitation will be a fixed-priced time charter with reimbursable elements, with a performance period of one (1) year base period and will be followed by three (3) 1-year option periods and one 11-month option period. The solicitation will require a time charter of one US flagged or foreign flagged vessel (to be reflagged US prior to delivery of vessel) required to tow an acoustic array in support of U.S. Navy Operations. The vessel will tow a passive acoustic monitoring system, between 4-6 knots, 24hrs/day for up to a 60-day event. The ship will need to be able to tow on a directed heading within 5 degrees for extended periods at slow speed. Because of the type of acoustic system employed, the ability of the vessel to maintain heading stability is critical. The vessel must be capable of worldwide operations, including support in all ocean basins of the world from the Artic to the Antarctic during all periods of time. The vessel is expected to operate in open water in the vicinity of the Marginal Ice Zone (MIZ) and must be capable of surviving encounter with young open ice, as specified by ABS, Ice Class D0.
Oct 2, 2025 · 1 field changed
Description***02 OCT 2025. RFP Amendment A0002 is hereby issued. (Attachment 16 has been added to address questions submitted by potential offerors). Updated versions of Attachment 3, Attachment 6, Attachment 7, Attachment 8, Attachment 9, Attachment 12, Attachment 13, and Attachment 14 have been uploaded. See attached [SF-30] for full details. ***29 SEP 2025. RFP Amendment A0001 is hereby issued to update the RFP Issue Date and Response Date. See attached [SF-30] for full details. See SF1449 and Related Attachments for details The solicitation will be a fixed-priced time charter with reimbursable elements, with a performance period of one (1) year base period and will be followed by three (3) 1-year option periods and one 11-month option period. The solicitation will require a time charter of one US flagged or foreign flagged vessel (to be reflagged US prior to delivery of vessel) required to tow an acoustic array in support of U.S. Navy Operations. The vessel will tow a passive acoustic monitoring system, between 4-6 knots, 24hrs/day for up to a 60-day event. The ship will need to be able to tow on a directed heading within 5 degrees for extended periods at slow speed. Because of the type of acoustic system employed, the ability of the vessel to maintain heading stability is critical. The vessel must be capable of worldwide operations, including support in all ocean basins of the world from the Artic to the Antarctic during all periods of time. The vessel is expected to operate in open water in the vicinity of the Marginal Ice Zone (MIZ) and must be capable of surviving encounter with young open ice, as specified by ABS, Ice Class D0.***02 OCT 2025. RFP Amendment A0002 is hereby issued. (Attachment 16 has been added to address questions submitted by potential offerors). Updated versions of Attachment 3, Attachment 6, Attachment 7, Attachment 8, Attachment 9, Attachment 12, Attachment 13, and Attachment 14 have been uploaded. See attached [SF-30] and [SF1449] for full details. ***29 SEP 2025. RFP Amendment A0001 is hereby issued to update the RFP Issue Date and Response Date. See attached [SF-30] for full details. See SF1449 and Related Attachments for details The solicitation will be a fixed-priced time charter with reimbursable elements, with a performance period of one (1) year base period and will be followed by three (3) 1-year option periods and one 11-month option period. The solicitation will require a time charter of one US flagged or foreign flagged vessel (to be reflagged US prior to delivery of vessel) required to tow an acoustic array in support of U.S. Navy Operations. The vessel will tow a passive acoustic monitoring system, between 4-6 knots, 24hrs/day for up to a 60-day event. The ship will need to be able to tow on a directed heading within 5 degrees for extended periods at slow speed. Because of the type of acoustic system employed, the ability of the vessel to maintain heading stability is critical. The vessel must be capable of worldwide operations, including support in all ocean basins of the world from the Artic to the Antarctic during all periods of time. The vessel is expected to operate in open water in the vicinity of the Marginal Ice Zone (MIZ) and must be capable of surviving encounter with young open ice, as specified by ABS, Ice Class D0.
Oct 2, 2025 · 1 field changed
Description***29 SEP 2025. RFP Amendment A0001 is hereby issued to update the RFP Issue Date and Response Date. See attached [SF-30] for full details. See SF1449 and Related Attachments for details The solicitation will be a fixed-priced time charter with reimbursable elements, with a performance period of one (1) year base period and will be followed by three (3) 1-year option periods and one 11-month option period. The solicitation will require a time charter of one US flagged or foreign flagged vessel (to be reflagged US prior to delivery of vessel) required to tow an acoustic array in support of U.S. Navy Operations. The vessel will tow a passive acoustic monitoring system, between 4-6 knots, 24hrs/day for up to a 60-day event. The ship will need to be able to tow on a directed heading within 5 degrees for extended periods at slow speed. Because of the type of acoustic system employed, the ability of the vessel to maintain heading stability is critical. The vessel must be capable of worldwide operations, including support in all ocean basins of the world from the Artic to the Antarctic during all periods of time. The vessel is expected to operate in open water in the vicinity of the Marginal Ice Zone (MIZ) and must be capable of surviving encounter with young open ice, as specified by ABS, Ice Class D0.***02 OCT 2025. RFP Amendment A0002 is hereby issued. (Attachment 16 has been added to address questions submitted by potential offerors). Updated versions of Attachment 3, Attachment 6, Attachment 7, Attachment 8, Attachment 9, Attachment 12, Attachment 13, and Attachment 14 have been uploaded. See attached [SF-30] for full details. ***29 SEP 2025. RFP Amendment A0001 is hereby issued to update the RFP Issue Date and Response Date. See attached [SF-30] for full details. See SF1449 and Related Attachments for details The solicitation will be a fixed-priced time charter with reimbursable elements, with a performance period of one (1) year base period and will be followed by three (3) 1-year option periods and one 11-month option period. The solicitation will require a time charter of one US flagged or foreign flagged vessel (to be reflagged US prior to delivery of vessel) required to tow an acoustic array in support of U.S. Navy Operations. The vessel will tow a passive acoustic monitoring system, between 4-6 knots, 24hrs/day for up to a 60-day event. The ship will need to be able to tow on a directed heading within 5 degrees for extended periods at slow speed. Because of the type of acoustic system employed, the ability of the vessel to maintain heading stability is critical. The vessel must be capable of worldwide operations, including support in all ocean basins of the world from the Artic to the Antarctic during all periods of time. The vessel is expected to operate in open water in the vicinity of the Marginal Ice Zone (MIZ) and must be capable of surviving encounter with young open ice, as specified by ABS, Ice Class D0.
Sep 29, 2025 · 3 fields changed
Response deadline2025-10-03T17:00:00+00:002025-10-08T17:00:00+00:00Archive date2025-10-182025-10-23DescriptionSee SF1449 and Related Attachments for details The solicitation will be a fixed-priced time charter with reimbursable elements, with a performance period of one (1) year base period and will be followed by three (3) 1-year option periods and one 11-month option period. The solicitation will require a time charter of one US flagged or foreign flagged vessel (to be reflagged US prior to delivery of vessel) required to tow an acoustic array in support of U.S. Navy Operations. The vessel will tow a passive acoustic monitoring system, between 4-6 knots, 24hrs/day for up to a 60-day event. The ship will need to be able to tow on a directed heading within 5 degrees for extended periods at slow speed. Because of the type of acoustic system employed, the ability of the vessel to maintain heading stability is critical. The vessel must be capable of worldwide operations, including support in all ocean basins of the world from the Artic to the Antarctic during all periods of time. The vessel is expected to operate in open water in the vicinity of the Marginal Ice Zone (MIZ) and must be capable of surviving encounter with young open ice, as specified by ABS, Ice Class D0.***29 SEP 2025. RFP Amendment A0001 is hereby issued to update the RFP Issue Date and Response Date. See attached [SF-30] for full details. See SF1449 and Related Attachments for details The solicitation will be a fixed-priced time charter with reimbursable elements, with a performance period of one (1) year base period and will be followed by three (3) 1-year option periods and one 11-month option period. The solicitation will require a time charter of one US flagged or foreign flagged vessel (to be reflagged US prior to delivery of vessel) required to tow an acoustic array in support of U.S. Navy Operations. The vessel will tow a passive acoustic monitoring system, between 4-6 knots, 24hrs/day for up to a 60-day event. The ship will need to be able to tow on a directed heading within 5 degrees for extended periods at slow speed. Because of the type of acoustic system employed, the ability of the vessel to maintain heading stability is critical. The vessel must be capable of worldwide operations, including support in all ocean basins of the world from the Artic to the Antarctic during all periods of time. The vessel is expected to operate in open water in the vicinity of the Marginal Ice Zone (MIZ) and must be capable of surviving encounter with young open ice, as specified by ABS, Ice Class D0.
Notice history
Solicitation · LatestPosted Aug 26, 2026 · response deadline Sep 10, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
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SolicitationPosted Oct 2, 2025 · response deadline Oct 8, 2025, 5:00 PM UTC
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