Multi-Mission AUTEC Range Vessel (MARV)
ID: N00024-25-R-2206Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSEA HQWASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20376-5000, USA

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Boat Building (336612)

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SPECIAL SERVICE VESSELS (1925)

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https://sam.gov/opp/795488f72cde44139749e3fc505f22dc/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), is seeking information regarding the acquisition and conversion of an Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) for the Multi-Mission AUTEC Range Vessel (MARV) to support the U.S. Navy's Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center (AUTEC). The procurement aims to gather insights on various acquisition strategies, including the purchase of a vessel as-is or with necessary modifications to meet Navy requirements, focusing on capabilities such as dimensions, operational readiness, and compliance with regulatory guidelines. This vessel will play a crucial role in anti-submarine warfare training and the deployment and retrieval of unmanned vehicles. Interested parties are encouraged to submit relevant vessel data and company experience by contacting Brian Stocker at brian.j.stocker.civ@us.navy.mil or Steven Noel at steven.w.noel.civ@us.navy.mil, with the expectation of a Request for Proposal (RFP) issuance in Fiscal Year 2026 and contract awards in Fiscal Year 2027.

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    RSV Sources Sought FY27.pdf
    The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to explore the acquisition and conversion of an Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) for the U.S. Navy's Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center (AUTEC) Range Support Vessel, referred to as the Multi-Mission AUTEC Range Vessel (MARV). The Navy seeks input on various acquisition strategies, including purchasing a vessel as-is or with activation and conversion for Navy requirements. Key capabilities for the vessel include dimensions, operational readiness, and proper classifications per regulatory guidelines. It must support anti-submarine warfare training and deployment/retrieval of unmanned vehicles. The RFI aims to gather industry insights on technical, cost, and schedule risks related to modifying existing OSVs. The expected timeline for the project indicates an RFP issuance in Fiscal Year 2026 and contract awards in Fiscal Year 2027. Respondents are encouraged to provide relevant vessel data, company experience, and insights on the proposed acquisition strategies. Notably, this RFI is for information and planning purposes; it does not obligate the government to issue a formal contract.
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