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Underwater Inspection in Lieu of Dry-docking (UWILD) of the USNS SACAGAWEA

Issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEPT OF THE NAVY · MSC · MSC HQS · MSC NORFOLK · via SAM.gov — US federal contract opportunities

Published
20 Oct 2026
Closes
26 Oct 2026, 21:00 UTC
Reference
N3220527Q7018
Location
GU, United States
Sector
Transport & Logistics

At a glance

DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEPT OF THE NAVY · MSC · MSC HQS · MSC NORFOLK in United States has published a tender in transport & logistics: “Underwater Inspection in Lieu of Dry-docking (UWILD) of the USNS SACAGAWEA”. Submissions close on 26 October 2026, 4 days from today. Quote reference N3220527Q7018 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 32 notices from this buyer since 2026, 5 of them currently open. There are 68 open transport & logistics notices in United States on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through SAM.gov — US federal contract opportunities, not through FreeTender.

Details

DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEPT OF THE NAVY · MSC · MSC HQS · MSC NORFOLK is soliciting Underwater Inspection in Lieu of Dry-docking (UWILD) of the USNS SACAGAWEA. Solicitation number N3220527Q7018. Classified under NAICS 488390 — Other Support Activities for Water Transportation. Product/service code J020 — MAINT-REP OF SHIP & MARINE EQ. Place of performance: GU, USA. Responses are due by 26 October 2026 21:00 UTC. Posted on SAM.gov, the US federal contract opportunities system; registration is required to bid.

This is a solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Solicitation number N3220527Q7018 is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for diving services to accomplish an Underwater Inspection in Lieu of Dry-docking (UWILD) of the USNS SACAGAWEA in Guam. This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52. This solicitation does not have a Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) rating. See attached SF 1449 for a list of all details of the services required and a list of all solicitation provisions and contract clauses that apply to the acquisition. Responses to the solicitation are due by the due date and time indicated on the SF1449. Quotes shall be submitted through the Solicitation Module of the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) at https://piee.eb.mil/.  No other method of submission is acceptable. The anticipated award date is 11/6/2026. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which shall be considered by the agency. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to the point of contact of this announcement.

Context for bidders

We hold 32 notices from DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEPT OF THE NAVY · MSC · MSC HQS · MSC NORFOLK, going back to September 2026 — 5 of them still open. They buy mostly in Manufacturing & Supply, Transport & Logistics and Electrical equipment. There are 68 open Transport & Logistics tenders in United States. This one closes in 4 days.

Before you bid on this tender

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  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
  • Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
  • Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
  • Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.

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