CHARTERED MARITIME VESSEL SUPPORT SERVICES

This government file, document number N0060426Q4006, outlines mandatory clauses for federal government solicitations, covering Department of Defense (DoD) and general federal acquisition regulations. Key areas include prohibitions on acquiring covered defense telecommunications equipment or services (252.204-7018, 252.204-7017, 252.204-7016), emphasizing representation and disclosure requirements for offerors. It details electronic invoicing procedures via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) payment instructions (252.232-7006), including access, training, document types, and routing data. The document also addresses offeror representations and certifications for commercial products and services (52.212-3 Alternate I), particularly for disadvantaged business concerns. Furthermore, it includes provisions for post-award small business program rerepresentation (52.219-28), defining small business concerns and outlining conditions for updating size and socioeconomic status, especially for long-term contracts and specific order types. Other clauses cover a wide range of topics from whistleblower rights and foreign procurement restrictions to government property and labor standards.

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training and Evaluation Unit One (EODTEU-1) requirement for chartered maritime vessel support services. The objective is to acquire a vessel and ancillary equipment for basic training phases of subordinate EOD units, focusing on Mine Countermeasures (MCM) operations in the Indo-Pacific Command. The contractor will provide a U.S.-flagged, Jones Act-qualified vessel with a minimum 2,000 square feet of deck space, capable of accommodating 20 passengers, launching small boats, and supporting operations in water depths of 40-1,000 feet for up to five days. The vessel must be USCG certified, ABS classified, and capable of operating in sea state five, with small boat launch/recovery up to sea state three. Support includes provisions for explosive materials, Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) handling, and various Contractor-Furnished Equipment (CFE) such as fuel storage, electrical power, and dive staging areas. The contractor's facility must be within 25 miles of San Diego, CA, with a pier and 30-ton crane for mobilization/demobilization. Services are non-personal, and the contractor is responsible for a Quality Control Plan. The period of performance is from February 1, 2025, to February 6, 2026, with 24-hour support in the Southern California area of operation. Security requirements cover information, communications, and controlled items, adhering to DoD standards.

The NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Pearl Harbor (FLCPH) Regional Contracting Office has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ N0060426Q4006) for commercial items to procure chartered maritime vessel rental and support services. This unrestricted Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order is governed by FAR Subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with a NAICS code of 532411. The required period of performance is February 1-6, 2026. Quoters must be within 25 miles of San Diego, CA, operate in the Southern California area, and demonstrate the ability to provide an alternate vessel. Submissions require completing pricing for CLIN 0001 and providing a valid quote demonstrating capability. Award will be based on technical acceptability and price reasonableness, with past performance also considered. Questions are due by January 23, 2026, 1:00 PM HST.