Underwater Services Government Bids & RFPs

Proposals are due by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on July 17, 2026.

Contractors must provide qualified personnel with specific certifications and experience in diving operations, hull cleaning, inspections, and repairs. Program managers require specific dive supervisor certifications and experience. Dive supervisors need at least 2 years of experience and visual technical inspection training. Divers need at least 2 years of experience and **** logged dive hours. Personnel must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.

Failure to meet performance requirement standards can result in deductions from the contract dollar value, rejection of deliverables, and potential termination for cause.

Site visits may be required for pre-award ship checks and contract performance. Navy installation and ship access are necessary, requiring specific forms and advance notification.

Failure to meet performance standards, provide qualified personnel, or comply with security requirements could lead to disqualification or termination for cause.

Proposals are due by 3:00 PM on July 17, 2026.

Progress payments are made monthly, and final payment is made upon satisfactory completion of all work and submission of required documentation. Retainage of five percent is held.

Selection will be based on relevant marine experience (30%), availability and response time (20%), technical approach (20%), price (20%), and overall organization, completeness, and quality of proposal (10%).

Contractors must hold relevant marine construction licenses, have a valid commercial diving certification (or a subcontractor with one), and possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in urban waterfront environments with active public use. They must also comply with OSHA and Coast Guard regulations.

Failure to respond or conduct site visits more than five times may result in unilateral termination of the contract. Delays caused by the contractor may lead to deductions from payments or claims for damages.

For non-emergency requests, contractors shall coordinate a site visit within 48 hours. For emergencies, a site visit and proposal may be required within 24 hours.

Failure to comply with equal employment opportunity requirements may result in a finding of nonresponsiveness, nonresponsibility, or a breach of contract, leading to withholding of funds, suspension, or termination.

Incomplete answers in any section or providing information outside the scope of this announcement may remove respondents from the governments determination of whether to solicit the referenced project on a set aside basis in accordance with part 19 of the federal acquisition regulation.

The due date for receipt of quotations is 2:00 PM EST on June 22, 2026. The due date for receipt of quotations is 2:00 PM EST on June 18, 2026. . . . solicitation has also been amended to extend the closing date until monday june 22, 2026 at 2pm.

The due date for receipt of quotations is 2:00 PM EST on June 22, 2026. The due date for receipt of quotations is 2:00 PM EST on June 18, 2026. . . . solicitation has also been amended to extend the closing date until monday june 22, 2026 at 2pm.