SSV MID PAC (Surface Support Vessel:Mid-Pacific) - Extended Term Time Charter
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command, is seeking a U.S. Flag host ship for Naval Special Warfare operations based in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, under a Sources Sought Notice (SS-25-116). The vessel will be utilized primarily for training purposes, including the launching and recovering of SEAL Delivery Vehicles (SDVs), unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), and divers, with a contract period from December 23, 2026, to November 22, 2031, including option periods. Key requirements for the vessel include the capacity to accommodate 35 personnel, operate for 45 days without resupply, and maintain specific launch and recovery capabilities in various sea states, along with stringent communication, navigation, and security standards. Interested parties should contact Ashley M. Smith-Sallinger at ashley.m.smith357.civ@us.navy.mil or F. Carley Orvin at franklin.c.orvin.civ@us.navy.mil for further details and must provide company information, financial capability, and vessel specifications as part of their response.