N3220525R6003 - SURTASS-E RFP

This solicitation seeks a time charter for a vessel to support U.S. Navy operations by towing an acoustic array. The vessel, which can be either US-flagged or foreign-flagged (but must be re-flagged US prior to delivery), will tow a passive acoustic monitoring system at slow speeds (4-6 knots) for extended periods, potentially up to 60 days continuously. The vessel must maintain heading stability and be capable of worldwide operations, including in the Arctic and Antarctic, and must be ABS Ice Class D0 compliant for operations near the Marginal Ice Zone. Offerors must provide certification of compliance with American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Guide for the Classification Notation - Underwater Noise (UWN) Requirements for Research Vessels subsection 3/5 radiated noise requirement while towing at 5 knots or provide another form of documentation (e.g. a vessel noise analysis) to prove that the vessel is capable of meeting the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Guide for the Classification Notation - Underwater Noise (UWN) Requirements for Research Vessels subsection 3/5 radiated noise requirement while towing at 5 knots. The contract will have a one-year base period, followed by three one-year option periods and one 11-month option period.

Notice ID

30b3b16796254be69bfddc3e8bbbcfed

Solicitation Number

N3220525R6003

NAICS Code

483111

Classification Code

V124