The Department of Defense seeks a fixed-price time charter for one Jones Act qualified, U.S. flag Offshore Supply Vessel to support submarine rescue near Hampton Roads, VA. The performance period includes a one-year base period plus options, with anticipated lay days in early 2027. [3][2]
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Requires one Jones Act qualified, U.S. flag OSV charter. [2]
Evaluation considers Technical Factor and Price. [1]
The solicitation is an active Request for Proposal. [3]
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Attach+(01)+-+PROFORMA+-+SPECIALTIME+2026+(A0001).pdfThe Government will review all proposals to document whether each proposal complies with the RFP, including proposal submission requirements. (d) In determining the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer, the following factors will be evaluated: Factor 1: Technical Factor 2: Price (e) Evaluation of Factors 1.
Attach+(01)+-+PROFORMA+-+SPECIALTIME+2026+(A0001).pdfOfferors are reminded that expired offers will be excluded from the competition upon expiration and will not be available for subsequent revival or renewal unless the expiration occurs during a period where Final Proposal Revision are being actively sought. (c) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers. (Tailored) (1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers and any modifications or revisions to the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. (2) Any offer, (whether initial or revised) received after the time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless the Contracting Officer det
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Charterer will provide advance notification when the installation of PAM is required due to mission requirements, and coordinate delivery and placement with the vessel owner with due consideration for regulatory agency notifications that may be required. (y) REIMBURSABLE SUPPLIES AND SERVICES (CHARTERS) (1) The Government will reimburse the Contractor only for the actual price paid for those supplies and services that are expressly identified as reimbursable items by this Contract. “Actual price" paid by the Contractor for such supplies and services, includes tax paid, if any, and reduced by any and all credits and rebates, whether accrued or realized, MSC SPECIALTIME 2026 (02-26) IV-24 associated with the supplies and services provided. “Actual price” does not include material handling charges, overhead, general and administrative costs, profit, or any other indirect cost that is in any way associated with the Contractor’s purchase or provision of such supplies and services.
MSC SPECIALTIME 2026 (02-26) VI-3 ☒ 52.228-3 Worker’s Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act) ☐ 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements ☒ 52.232-18 Availability of Funds ☒ 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims ☐ 52.232-29 Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services ☐ 52.232-30 Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services ☒ 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management ☐ 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management ☐ 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party ☒ 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations ☒ 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors ☒ 52.233-3 Protest after Award ☒ 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim ☒ 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions ☒ 52.240-92 Security Requirements ☒ 52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems ☒ 52.242-5 Payments to Small Business Subcontractors ☒ 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order ☒ 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services ☒ 52.245-1 Government Property, Alternate I ☒ 52.245-9 Use and Charges ☒ 52.246-4 Inspection of Services-Fixed-Price ☒ 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels, Alternate I (c) The Contractor shall comply with the following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses, which, if checked (“X”), are incorporated in this Contract by reference.
The Government will review all proposals to document whether each proposal complies with the RFP, including proposal submission requirements. (d) In determining the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer, the following factors will be evaluated: Factor 1: Technical Factor 2: Price (e) Evaluation of Factors 1.
Offerors are reminded that expired offers will be excluded from the competition upon expiration and will not be available for subsequent revival or renewal unless the expiration occurs during a period where Final Proposal Revision are being actively sought. (c) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers. (Tailored) (1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers and any modifications or revisions to the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. (2) Any offer, (whether initial or revised) received after the time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer is in the Government’s best interest. (3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume. (4) Offerors may withdraw their offers by written notice to the Government received at any time before award. (d) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids).
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The solicitation will be a fixed-price time charter, with a performance period of one (1) year base period and will be followed by three (3) 1-year options and one (1) 11-month option period. The solicitation will require the time charter of one (1) Jones Act qualified, U.S. flag, Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) to support submarine rescue requirements in support of submarine sea trials and other Fleet mission support as required, in the vicinity of Hampton Roads Area in Virginia. Anticipated lay days: 18 February - 28 March 2027. Please see attached Request for Proposal (RFP) N3220526R6077 and all RFP attachments for full details. Administrative Note: This solicitation (RFP) is being issued to correct an administrative error on a previous posting. On 19 August 2026, this requirement was mistakenly published under Notice Type "Sources Sought" under Notice ID N3220526R6077. Please note that this is an active Request for Proposal (RFP) and not a request for information. All formal proposals must be submitted in accordance with the instructions detailed in this solicitation. The original "Sources Sought" posting is considered administratively closed. Please see attachment N3220526R6077 - Amendment 0001 which corrects the laydays in Attachment (1) SPECIALTIME Proforma. Amendment 0001 is efffective 21 August 2026. The Offer Due Date/Local Time has NOT been extended.
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DescriptionThe solicitation will be a fixed-price time charter, with a performance period of one (1) year base period and will be followed by three (3) 1-year options and one (1) 11-month option period. The solicitation will require the time charter of one (1) Jones Act qualified, U.S. flag, Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) to support submarine rescue requirements in support of submarine sea trials and other Fleet mission support as required, in the vicinity of Hampton Roads Area in Virginia. Anticipated lay days: 18 February - 28 March 2027. Please see attached Request for Proposal (RFP) N3220526R6077 and all RFP attachments for full details. Administrative Note: This solicitation (RFP) is being issued to correct an administrative error on a previous posting. On 19 August 2026, this requirement was mistakenly published under Notice Type "Sources Sought" under Notice ID N3220526R6077. Please note that this is an active Request for Proposal (RFP) and not a request for information. All formal proposals must be submitted in accordance with the instructions detailed in this solicitation. The original "Sources Sought" posting is considered administratively closed. Please see attachment N3220526R6077 - Amendment 0001 which corrects the laydays in Attachment (1) SPECIALTIME Proforma. Amendment 0001 is efffective 21 August 2026. The Offer Due Date/Local Time has NOT been extended.The solicitation will be a fixed-price time charter, with a performance period of one (1) year base period and will be followed by three (3) 1-year options and one (1) 11-month option period. The solicitation will require the time charter of one (1) Jones Act qualified, U.S. flag, Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) to support submarine rescue requirements in support of submarine sea trials and other Fleet mission support as required, in the vicinity of Hampton Roads Area in Virginia. Anticipated lay days: 18 February - 28 March 2027. Please see attached Request for Proposal (RFP) N3220526R6077 and all RFP attachments for full details. Administrative Note: This solicitation (RFP) is being issued to correct an administrative error on a previous posting. On 19 August 2026, this requirement was mistakenly published under Notice Type "Sources Sought" under Notice ID N3220526R6077. Please note that this is an active Request for Proposal (RFP) and not a request for information. All formal proposals must be submitted in accordance with the instructions detailed in this solicitation. The original "Sources Sought" posting is considered administratively closed.Documents22Removed
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Notice typeSources SoughtSolicitationDescriptionThe soliciation will be a fixed-price time charter, with a performance period of one (1) year base period and will be followed by three (3) 1-year options and one (1) 11-month option period. The solicitation will require the time charter of one (1) Jones Act qualified, U.S. flag, Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) to support submarine rescue requirements in support of submarine sea trials and other Fleet mission support as required, in the vicinity of Norfolk, Virginia. Anticipated lay days: 18 February - 28 March 2027. Please see attached Request for Proposal (RFP) N3220526R6077 and all RFP attachments for full details.The solicitation will be a fixed-price time charter, with a performance period of one (1) year base period and will be followed by three (3) 1-year options and one (1) 11-month option period. The solicitation will require the time charter of one (1) Jones Act qualified, U.S. flag, Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) to support submarine rescue requirements in support of submarine sea trials and other Fleet mission support as required, in the vicinity of Hampton Roads Area in Virginia. Anticipated lay days: 18 February - 28 March 2027. Please see attached Request for Proposal (RFP) N3220526R6077 and all RFP attachments for full details. Administrative Note: This solicitation (RFP) is being issued to correct an administrative error on a previous posting. On 19 August 2026, this requirement was mistakenly published under Notice Type "Sources Sought" under Notice ID N3220526R6077. Please note that this is an active Request for Proposal (RFP) and not a request for information. All formal proposals must be submitted in accordance with the instructions detailed in this solicitation. The original "Sources Sought" posting is considered administratively closed. Please see attachment N3220526R6077 - Amendment 0001 which corrects the laydays in Attachment (1) SPECIALTIME Proforma. Amendment 0001 is efffective 21 August 2026. The Offer Due Date/Local Time has NOT been extended.Documents2022
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TitleTime Charter Sub Rescue VesselSubmarine Rescue Vessel Extended Time CharterNotice typePresolicitationSources SoughtDescriptionThe soliciation will be a fixed-price time charter, with a performance period of one (1) year base period and will be followed by three (3) 1-year options and one (1) 11-month option period. The solicitation will require time the charter of one (1) Jones Act qualified, U.S. flag, Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) to support submarine rescue requirements in support of submarine sea trials and other Fleet mission support as required, in the vicinity of Norfolk, Virginia. Anticipated lay days: 18 February - 28 March 2027.The soliciation will be a fixed-price time charter, with a performance period of one (1) year base period and will be followed by three (3) 1-year options and one (1) 11-month option period. The solicitation will require the time charter of one (1) Jones Act qualified, U.S. flag, Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) to support submarine rescue requirements in support of submarine sea trials and other Fleet mission support as required, in the vicinity of Norfolk, Virginia. Anticipated lay days: 18 February - 28 March 2027. Please see attached Request for Proposal (RFP) N3220526R6077 and all RFP attachments for full details.Documents120
Notice history
SolicitationPosted Aug 21, 2026 · response deadline Sep 21, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
Solicitation · LatestPosted Aug 21, 2026 · response deadline Sep 21, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
Sources SoughtPosted Aug 19, 2026 · response deadline Sep 21, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
PresolicitationPosted Aug 19, 2026 · response deadline Sep 21, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
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