Underwater Hull Maintenance and Repair Services - Military Sealift Command

SOL #: N3220526R0002Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
MSCHQ NORFOLK
NORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, United States

Place of Performance

Norfolk, VA

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Water Transportation (488390)

PSC

Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Ship And Marine Equipment (J020)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Jun 18, 2026
2
Submission Deadline
Jul 17, 2026, 9:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC), is soliciting proposals for Underwater Hull Maintenance and Repair Services for its Government Owned, Government Operated (GOGO) Vessels worldwide. This unrestricted combined synopsis/solicitation (RFP N3220526R0002) seeks diving services including hull cleaning, inspections, incidental repairs, cofferdam services, and other related ship husbandry. The anticipated award date is August 10, 2026, with proposals due by July 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.

Scope of Work

The contract is an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) for a five-year ordering period, with a six-month option to extend services. Services are required across three geographical zones: Atlantic, Pacific, and European/African/Arabian Peninsula waters. Key tasks include full and interim hull cleaning, minor repairs, controlled work (e.g., cofferdams), underwater coating application, non-destructive examinations, and underwater hull surveys. Work must comply with Naval Ships' Technical Manual (NSTM) Chapter 081 and various federal regulations.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price IDIQ
  • Ordering Period: August 10, 2026, to February 09, 2032 (5.5 years)
  • Option: Six-month extension available
  • Minimum Order: $15,000 USD
  • Maximum Order: $10,000,000 USD
  • Set-Aside: None (Unrestricted)
  • NAICS Code: 488390 (Other Support Activities for Transportation)
  • Small Business Size Standard: $47.0 million
  • Place of Performance: Worldwide

Submission & Evaluation

Proposals must be submitted via email to Timothy Lewis (timothy.lewis60.civ@us.navy.mil) and Shelby Beach (shelby.m.beach.civ@us.navy.mil) by July 17, 2026, 5:00 PM ET. Submissions require four volumes: Solicitation Documents, Technical, Past Performance and Small Business, and Price. Evaluation factors include Corporate Experience and Certifications (Accept/Unacceptable), Innovative Approach, Past Performance, Small Business Participation Commitment (Accept/Unacceptable), and Price. Past Performance is more important than Innovative Approach, and both are significantly more important than Price.

Key Requirements & Attachments

Offerors must demonstrate experience with water jet propulsion systems, digital photography/video, and cofferdam design/fabrication. Compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 (Self) or higher is mandatory. Bidders must adhere to detailed cofferdam and freeboard requirements, including developing Formal Work Packages (FWP). Wage Determinations (Service Contract Act) are applicable. Attachments include a Corporate Experience Datasheet, Past Performance Data Sheet, Performance Questionnaire for references, a Non-Disclosure Agreement for technical data, and various pricing sheets with estimated quantities for tasks and ship classes. Government Furnished Property (GFP) details are also provided.

People

Points of Contact

Shelby BeachSECONDARY

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: Jun 18, 2026
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