Time charter sub rescue vessel
Time Charter Sub Rescue Vessel, Solicitation 252a1987c0d442da8afadae5d0d932b2, issued by Federal (Virginia offices).
At a glance
The U.S. Navy seeks to time-charter a submarine rescue vessel for operations based in Virginia. This presolicitation invites qualified vessel operators to bid on providing rescue and support services. The deadline for submission is September 21, 2026.
Key facts
- Issuing agency
- Federal (Virginia offices)
- Solicitation number
- 252a1987c0d442da8afadae5d0d932b2
- Type
- Presolicitation
- Posted
- Aug 19, 2026
- Response deadline
- Sep 21, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
- Place of performance
- Norfolk, VA
Official description
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 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.
Solicitation #N3220526R6077. Issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE › DEPT OF THE NAVY › MSCHQ NORFOLK. NAICS 483111. Product/Service Code V124.
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