Operation, Maintenance, and Repair of Motor Vessel Independence (M/V Independence Support)

The Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (NAVFAC EXWC) requires the operation, maintenance, and repair of the Motor Vessel (M/V) Independence. This vessel serves as the primary platform for research, development, testing, and evaluation of undersea surveillance, load handling, and acoustic array systems, as well as cable system components and survivability studies. The scope of work supports various missions including oceanographic surveys, environmental data collection, naval exercises, and Remotely Operated Vehicle operations. The vessel is typically berthed at Naval Base Ventura County in Port Hueneme, California.

This solicitation, identified by number N3943026R4001, is designated as an SBA Small Business Administration set-aside. The requirement is classified under NAICS code 488390 for Other Support Activities for Water Transportation and PSC J019 for the maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of equipment for ships, small craft, pontoons, and floating docks. Jadon Honour is the designated point of contact for this Department of the Navy procurement.

The response deadline for this solicitation is July 14, 2026. One application/pdf attachment was provided with the notice published on June 11, 2026. In addition to internal Navy requirements, the contract supports NAVFAC EXWC in assisting other government agencies with ocean vessel support, training range establishment, and installation methods.