Opportunity
SAM #DOIEFBO260006
Market Research for Walk-to-Work Offshore Vessel Charter for Atlantic OCS Inspections
Buyer
BSEE Acquisition Management Division
Posted
May 08, 2026
Respond By
June 08, 2026
Identifier
DOIEFBO260006
NAICS
532411, 483112
The Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, is conducting market research for a future requirement to charter a Walk-to-Work (W2W) offshore vessel for physical inspections of offshore facilities on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). - This is a Request for Information (RFI) to gather industry input and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award. - The vessel must: - Be W2W-capable and equipped with an articulated gangway - Support 45-day continuous charters and up to 21-day excursions without returning to port - Accommodate at least six BSEE personnel with appropriate facilities and communications - Meet operational and safety standards for offshore work - The government is seeking feedback on vessel capabilities, acquisition strategies, conflict of interest considerations, and support for multi-use missions (including environmental and scientific operations). - No specific OEMs, vendors, or quantities are identified at this stage. - The anticipated timeline is market research and requirement development in 2026, with a potential award in 2027. - Place of performance is the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf; the contracting office is in Sterling, VA.
Description
Posted on May 8, 2026:Please see the attached PDF for the full details of this announcement.The Department of the Interior (DOI) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) as part of early market research for a future requirement titled "Vessel Atlantic Ops Physical Inspections." This RFI is strictly for information and planning purposes and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as a Government commitment to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response. This market research is to assist for planning a new requirement in which there is no incumbent contract or vendor.Phone inquiries may not be answered or return.Please see the attached PDF for the full details of this announcement.