Opportunity
SAM #N3220526Q7258
Underwater Hull Cleaning and Inspection (UWILD) Services for USNS Amelia Earhart
Buyer
MSC Norfolk
Posted
September 10, 2026
Respond By
September 18, 2026
Identifier
N3220526Q7258
NAICS
488390
This opportunity is for underwater hull cleaning and inspection (UWILD) services for the USNS Amelia Earhart, managed by the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command (MSC HQ Norfolk) and NAVSEA. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC HQ Norfolk), Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Principal Port Engineer USNS Earhart T-AKE 6 - Services Requested: - Underwater hull cleaning and inspection (UWILD) for USNS Amelia Earhart - Includes all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, and services - ABS-recognized External Specialist required for in-water surveys - Underwater examination, video documentation, and deficiency reporting - Coordination with ship's force; compliance with ABS and USCG requirements - No government-furnished equipment or materials - Products/Line Items: - One job for underwater hull cleaning and inspection (UWILD) - Unique Requirements: - Contractor must be ABS-recognized for in-water surveys - Must provide qualified personnel and equipment - Technical capability, past performance, and price are evaluation factors - Cybersecurity and compliance requirements apply - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors named; ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) recognition is required for diving contractors - Location: - Guam, 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility - Contract Type: - Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
Description
Military Sealift Command Combined Synopsis and Solicitation Notice Information
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number is N3220526Q7258 and is being issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through: Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2026-01, effective 03/13/2026, is located at
https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far
DFARS Publication Notice, effective 07/31/2026, is located at https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars
4. The associated NAICS code is 488390 – Other Support Activities for Water Transportation with a size standard of $47.0 Million. The associated PSC/FSC code is J020 for this procurement: maint/repair/rebuild of equipment- ship and marine equipment.
5. The table below lists the Contract Line Item Number(s) (CLIN(s)) and items, quantities and units of measure, inclusive of any applicable options:
Item Supplies/Services QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0001 Underwater Hull Cleaning and 1 JOB Inspection (UWILD) -USNS AMELIA EARHART Provide all labor, supervision, Equipment, materials and services necessary to perform Underwater In- Lieu of Drydocking (UWILD), including underwater hull cleaning and inspection of the USNS AMELIA EARHART, in accordance the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Pricing Arrangement: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) $
The Government intends on awarding a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order for the aforementioned services. It is expected that award will be made by no later than 23 September 2026. The required Period of Performance is 24 September 2026 to 30 October 2026 and performance location GUAM 7th Fleet.
The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Services (Class Deviation RFO-2025-12) applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference. SEE SOLICITATION N3220526Q7258 attached.
SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS: PWS, SOLICITATION AND CDRLS