PMS 300 Naval Surface Warfare Center - Carderock (NSWCCD) Acoustic Research Detachment (ARD) Research Vessel (R/V)view on SAM.gov

PURPOSE: This combined Request for Information (RFI)/ Sources Sought Notice (SSN) is being issued by the U.S. Navy, Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Maritime code PMS 300, as market research to assess industry interest and identify capable sources through collecting capability statements for the acquisition of one (1) Research Vessel (R/V) for NSWC Carderock Acoustic Research Detachment (NSWCCD ARD). The Navy is providing notional planning schedules and technical requirements to assist industry in developing responses and to solicit feedback of the requirement. Submission of any information in response to this announcement is purely voluntary. This RFI/SSN does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future SCOPE: Research Vessel (R/V): The anticipated plan for future procurement against this requirement is the PAE Maritime, Deputy PAE Expeditionary & Mine Warfare, PMS 300 Service Craft & Boats Multi-Award Contract (SCB MAC). Interested parties may respond following the guidance below in “RESPONSES & SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION” section. The notional schedule listed below is provided for planning purposes only. The descriptions and key characteristics of the potential service craft and boats are provided herein. The Government is not obligated to pursue this schedule or a future solicitation because of this RFI/SSN. Issue Industry RFI 4rd QTR FY26 Conduct Industry Day 1st QTR FY27 Issue Draft RFP 2nd QTR FY27 Release Final RFP 2nd QTR FY27 Anticipated Award 3rd QTR FY27 DESCRIPTIONS Acoustic self-noise data collection for the U.S. Navy is performed at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division's (NSWCCD) Acoustic Research Detachment (ARD) in Bayview, ID on Lake Pend Oreille (LPO). Such testing requires a vessel with a combination of size, speed, acoustic signature, and towing capability to accurately assess the performance of the towed arrays without interference from the host vessel. Primary mission of this R/V is to support testing on towed Sonar arrays and replace the aging R/V Chinook . Workboat Key Characteristics: Boat Type - Research /Vessel (R/V) Notional Dimensions - 80 ft maximum length 22' beam maximum ~ 8' molded depth; 6' side height (actual) ~16'-5” bottom width Propulsion - Marine Diesel propulsion plant (must meet requirements as specified in “Notional Speed”). Bow Thrusters for maneuverability on Lake Pend Oreille. Notional Speed - Minimum speed: 2 kts Cruising Speed: 12-15 kts Max tow speed: 30 kts Max transit speed: 35 kts Crew - Crew Size: Four (4) personnel; 200ft allotment/room for staffed computer lab (12 personnel) vice passenger compartment. Galley and heat required, including hands-free Collection, Holding and Transfer ( CHT) system for offboarding waste if possible. Other Notional Characteristics - Required vertical deck payload 30,000 lbs. and 20,000 lbs. tow lo…