Vessel Atlantic Ops Physical Inspections Draft RFP
- Client
- Department of the Interior
- RFP Number
- —
- Posted
- 9/26/2026
- Category
- US Federal
- Budget
- —
- NAICS
- 483112
- Set-aside
- small business participation percentages, and evaluation criteria. We also encourage vendors to provide pricing insights for the anticipated draft Seed Task Order, including any rough order of magnitude estimates that industry believes realistic, as well
- Contact
- Rilee, William
- [email protected]
Description
AI GeneratedThe Department of the Interior and the Marine Minerals Administration seek comprehensive industry feedback on a Draft Request for Proposals for Vessel Atlantic Operations Physical Inspections. The buyer needs market research input on all elements of the draft document, specifically requesting recommendations regarding the CLIN structure, insurance requirements, Service Contract Labor Standards applicability, small business participation percentages, and evaluation criteria. Additionally, the buyer encourages vendors to provide pricing insights, rough order of magnitude estimates, and feedback on any terms that would prevent them from submitting a proposal. All interested parties may review the draft and submit comments prior to the response due date listed in the SAM.gov posting. Responses must be sent to the designated email address, and the buyer reserves the right to conduct one-on-one meetings with respondents to clarify submissions or gather further information. Because this notice is strictly for market research and satisfies presolicitation synopsis requirements, the buyer is not requesting proposals, will not evaluate responses for award, and will not reimburse any costs associated with reviewing or responding to this draft.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from Draft_IDIQ_RFP_-_25_September_2026_2.docx. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The Department of the Interior, Marine Minerals Administration seeks qualified contractors to provide offshore vessel services supporting the physical inspection of offshore renewable energy facilities on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf. The agency anticipates awarding multiple IDIQ contracts with an estimated maximum value of $30,000,000.00 over a five-year period. All qualified vendors active in SAM.gov are eligible to bid.
- Issued by
- Department of the Interior, Marine Minerals Administration
- Questions due
- 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time, TBD 10, 2027
- Proposals due
- 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time, TBD 31, 2027
- How to submit
- Electronic via email
- Submission details
- Submit proposals via email to [email protected] in five separate volumes in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.
- Contract term
- 5-year period (Base Year and 4 Option Years), with option to extend services up to 6 months
- Estimated value
- $30,000,000.00 maximum consideration over a five-year period
- Place of performance
- Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf (OCS)
How proposals are evaluated
| Factor 1 – IDIQ Technical Capability | |
| Factor 2 – Seed Task Order Technical Approach | |
| Factor 3 – Past Performance | |
| Factor 4 – Price | |
| Factor 5 – Small Business Participation & Subcontracting Plan |
Scope of work
- Offshore vessel charter services
- Walk-to-Work inspection support and motion-compensated gangway operations
- Transportation of Government personnel and offshore accommodations
- Dynamic Positioning vessel operations
- Vessel crew and marine operations
- Mission planning, coordination, and inspection logistics
- Communications and information technology support
- Optional support for scientific, environmental, hydrographic, or ROV operations
Minimum qualifications
- Active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at time of proposal submission
- Maintain an operational Safety Management System (SMS)
- Maintain all required certifications, licenses, and vessel inspections
- Provide qualified vessel crews
- Ability to identify, disclose, and mitigate actual or potential Organizational Conflicts of Interest
Documents to include with the bid
- Volume I – IDIQ Technical Proposal
- Volume II – Seed Task Order Technical Proposal
- Volume III – Past Performance
- Volume IV – Price Proposal
- Volume V – Small Business Participation
- Attachment 2: Non-Disclosure Agreement
- Attachment 3: Past Performance Questionnaire
Official SAM.gov notice
- Solicitation number
- DOIEFBO260006
- Agency
- Department of the Interior
- Buying office
- Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement › Acquisition Management Division
- Notice type
- Presolicitation
- Responses due
- Oct 26, 2026, 10:00 AM ET
- Posted on SAM.gov
- Sep 25, 2026
- NAICS
- 483112 · Deep Sea Passenger Transportation
- Product/service code
- V124
- Contracting contact
- Rilee, William
[email protected]
7037871757
Read the official notice description
As a part of market research, The Department of the Interior (DOI) and the Marine Minerals Administration (MMA) are seeking comprehensive industry feedback on the Draft RFP for Vessel Atlantic Operations – Physical Inspections. All elements of the draft are open for comment, and we particularly welcome input on CLIN structure, insurance requirements, SCLS applicability, small business participation percentages, and evaluation criteria. We also encourage vendors to provide pricing insights for the anticipated draft Seed Task Order, including any rough order of magnitude estimates that industry believes realistic, as well as any other pricing information they may be willing to share to help our understanding of this market. We invite all interested parties to review the draft and share any recommendations that will help ensure clarity, feasibility, and competitive bidding. Please let us know if there is anything in the draft RFP that would prevent you from submitting a proposal response if it were to be official. Send responses to [email protected] prior to the response due date listed in the SAM.gov posting. Please remember, this is not a solicitation, and the Government is not requesting proposals at this time. Responses will not be evaluated for award and will not bind the Government or respondents. The Government will not reimburse respondents for costs associated with reviewing or responding to this draft. All portions of the draft are subject to revision before issuance of a final solicitation. The Government reserves the right to conduct one-on-one meetings with any one of the respondents to clarify submissions or gather additional market research information. The posting of this Draft RFP satisfies the pre?solicitation synopsis requirements of FAR Subpart 5.2.
Source: SAM.gov contract opportunities data (U.S. federal public data).
Incumbent
No incumbent history found for this requirement. The notice does not cite a current contract, and no earlier award from this buying office matches it.
Market context
Awards in the same category (Deep Sea Passenger Transportation). This is not this requirement's award history.
Recent similar awards: Department of the Interior, NAICS 483112
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| GUILIANO ANDREW140FS124P0136 · USFWS FARALLON ISLANDS VESSEL TRANSPORTATION | $104.9K | May 20, 2027 |
| PAL INC140FS225P0122 · HI PAC REEFS NWR COMPLX - SMALL VESSEL CHARTER SERVICE | $50,000 | Apr 13, 2027 |
| HOC SERVICES, INC.140FNR25P0008 · AK-DIV OF MB-NRDAR-VESSEL CHARTER IN PWS | $78,400 | Jul 19, 2025 |
| MAKAI INC140P5424P0027 · SERVICE, VESSEL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR REEF FISH CENSUS, INCLUDING UP TO ONE OPTION YEAR, DR | $75,000 | May 25, 2025 |
| PAL INC140F0119P0137 · HI-PAC REEFS NWRC-VESSEL CHARTER | $211.3K | Mar 31, 2025 |
Top vendors in this category: Department of the Interior, NAICS 483112, since Oct 1, 2024
5 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.
- 1. HOC SERVICES, INC.$78,400
- 2. GUILIANO ANDREW$73,395
- 3. PAL INC$50,000
Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.
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