Acoustic Research Vessel

The U.S. Navy is seeking capability statements from qualified sources for a future acquisition of one research vessel to support acoustic testing of towed sonar arrays at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Acoustic Research Detachment in Bayview, Idaho.

United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > NAVSEA HQ


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N00024-26-R-2234
Oct 02, 2026 12:00 PM
Sep 02, 2026 04:56 PM
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kirby.e.tucker.civ@us.navy.mil
1333 Isaac Hull Avenue SE, Washington, DC, USA
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This combined Request for Information and Sources Sought notice seeks industry capability statements for the potential future acquisition of one research vessel for the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Acoustic Research Detachment. The vessel would replace the aging R/V Chinook and support acoustic testing of towed sonar arrays on Lake Pend Oreille in Bayview, Idaho. The notional vessel is up to 80 feet long with a maximum 22-foot beam, marine diesel propulsion, bow thrusters, speeds ranging from 2 knots minimum to 35 knots maximum transit speed, accommodations for a four-person crew and a staffed computer laboratory, and payload capacity of 30,000 pounds vertically and 20,000 pounds for towing. Requirements also include specialized acoustic isolation and damping, a masker, LiDAR, radar, ADCP, marine radio, intercom, depth sounder, weather station, redundant 40 kW and 60 kW generators, electrical filtering, a four-point mooring system, and a crane port for the computer lab. Respondents must submit organizational information and a tailored capability statement, including any relevant documentation and, where applicable, a plan for significant subcontracting or teaming. This is voluntary market research and not a formal solicitation or promise of future award.

Classification Codes
NAICS336612Boat Building
PSC1940Small Craft
Smart Codes
research vessel constructionacoustic vessel systemsmarine propulsion systems
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Sep 2, 2026-Published Date
Oct 2, 2026-Response Due Date
Oct 17, 2026-Inactive Date
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