Description
The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is conducting market research for the potential acquisition of a Range Training Support Craft (RTSC). The RTSC is expected to be similar to legacy Range Support Craft (RSC), Multi-Purpose Craft (MPC), and Torpedo Weapons Retriever (TWR) arrangements. The vessel should be approximately 95 ft long x 28 ft beam, with a raised Pilothouse, transom ramp, deck cranes, and dedicated Electronics Equipment Compartment (EEC). The RTSC will be used for at-sea retrieval of exercise torpedoes and supporting tasks. Interested parties are encouraged to submit information, including company contact information, general description of the company, location of production facilities, capability to build the RTSC, and relevant experience.
• The RTSC should have a crew of 6 and 6 operations personnel
• The vessel should have a maximum draft of 8ft and a cruise speed of 12 knots
• The RTSC should be able to operate in Sea State 3 and transit and survive in Sea State 5
• The vessel should have a minimum of four (4) staterooms with two (2) bunks each and four (4) transient bunks
• The RTSC should have a full galley with stores capacity for a full complement of personnel for seven (7) days minimum