Description
The U.S. Navy is seeking a commercial vessel (U.S.‑flagged or re‑flagged) to provide a year‑long, fixed‑price time charter with reimbursable elements for towing a passive acoustic monitoring array. The vessel must operate 24 hrs/day at 4‑6 knots, maintain a ±5° heading, and be capable of worldwide deployments, including polar waters, for up to a 45‑day event. The contract includes a base period of one year and up to four option periods (three additional one‑year options and an 11‑month option), with a possible six‑month extend‑services option, for a total potential performance period of up to 59 months. The solicitation is a small‑business set‑aside (HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.) and requires compliance with numerous FAR/DFARS clauses, DPAS priority, and security clearances.
• Provide a U.S.‑flagged (or re‑flagged) vessel capable of continuous 24/7 towing of an acoustic array for up to 45 days.
• Must meet worldwide operational requirements, including Category C IMO Polar Code compliance and heading stability.
• Contract is a fixed‑price time charter with reimbursable items; base period 1 year plus up to four option periods (total up to 59 months).
• Small‑business set‑aside; extensive FAR/DFARS and security clause compliance required.