Range Training Support Craft
ID: N00024-25-R-2244Type: 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)

PSC

SMALL CRAFT (1940)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9ae701068adf4b048b562fa33fa3e1b7/view
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    The Department of the Navy is conducting market research for the acquisition of a Range Training Support Craft (RTSC) intended for at-sea retrieval of exercise torpedoes and related tasks. The RTSC is required to replace outdated legacy vessels, incorporating modern features such as integrated crane capabilities to support Unmanned Undersea Systems. The Navy plans to award a contract in Q1 FY27 for one RTSC, which should have a 95 ft aluminum hull, raised pilothouse, transom ramp, deck cranes, and a 200 sq ft electronics equipment compartment, with specific operational characteristics including a maximum draft of 8 ft, a speed of 12-14+ knots, and endurance of 7-10 days. Interested parties must submit capability summaries, including company information and relevant experience, by October 1, 2025, to Joseph Saponaro at joseph.f.saponaro.civ@us.navy.mil or Temika Morris at temika.m.morris.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    RSTC RFI Description.pdf
    NAVSEA’s Request for Information (RFI) seeks market research for the Range Training Support Craft (RTSC), intended for at-sea retrieval of exercise torpedoes and supporting tasks. Legacy vessels are outdated, lacking integrated crane capabilities for modern requirements like Unmanned Undersea Systems. The Navy plans to award a contract in Q1 FY27 for one RTSC, to be delivered to COMPSUBPAC, SUBREADRON 33 – Pearl Harbor, HI. The RTSC should be similar to legacy craft, with a 95 ft aluminum hull, raised Pilothouse, transom ramp, deck cranes, and a 200 sq ft Electronics Equipment Compartment. General characteristics include an 8ft max draft, 12-14+ knot speed, 7-10 days endurance, Sea State 3 operation, and Sea State 5 survival, with accommodations for 12 personnel. Interested parties should submit capability summaries by October 1, 2025, providing company information, production capabilities, relevant experience, vessel characteristics, and approximate pricing.
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