Opportunity
SAM #N3220527Q7018
UWILD Diving Services for the USNS SACAGAWEA
Buyer
MSC Norfolk
Posted
October 20, 2026
Respond By
October 26, 2026
Identifier
N3220527Q7018
NAICS
488390
The U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command is seeking one specialized underwater inspection job for the USNS SACAGAWEA in Guam. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC), MSCHQ Norfolk; the work item identifies the OMT Representative (OMT REP). - Procurement: Firm-fixed-price diving services for a five-year Underwater Inspection in Lieu of Dry-docking (UWILD), an alternative to a drydocking survey. The requested quantity is one job, identified as SOR 27-026. - Inspection scope: Examine and measure the underwater hull, sea chests, valves, bearings, rudder, propeller, and associated equipment. Provide color photographs and video, report deficiencies, and deliver survey video and updated technical documentation. - Important qualifications: Work must use an ABS-recognized diving contractor and meet ABS, U.S. Coast Guard, and applicable manufacturer requirements. Offerors must demonstrate ABS External Specialist qualification for in-water surveys and confirm availability for the performance window. CMMC Level 2 (Self) applies where required. - Named organizations: No specific OEM, diving contractor, or product vendor is named. ABS is identified for survey oversight and contractor qualification; it is not identified as the service vendor. The Department of Labor wage determination lists rates of $36.72 per hour for a Diver and $20.98 per hour for a Diver Tender, plus applicable fringe benefits. - Performance: Guam, during an approximately 11-day work window. The five-year description refers to the UWILD inspection cycle; no multi-year contract term or option periods are stated.
Description
This is a solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Solicitation number N3220527Q7018 is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for diving services to accomplish an Underwater Inspection in Lieu of Dry-docking (UWILD) of the USNS SACAGAWEA in Guam.
This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52.
This solicitation does not have a Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) rating. See attached SF 1449 for a list of all details of the services required and a list of all solicitation provisions and contract clauses that apply to the acquisition.
Responses to the solicitation are due by the due date and time indicated on the SF1449. Quotes shall be submitted through the Solicitation Module of the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) at https://piee.eb.mil/. No other method of submission is acceptable. The anticipated award date is 11/6/2026. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which shall be considered by the agency.
Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to the point of contact of this announcement.