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

The Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (NAVFAC EXWC) has issued solicitation N3943026R4001 for the operation, maintenance, and repair of the Motor Vessel Independence (MVI). The MVI serves as the primary vessel supporting research, development, testing, and evaluation of undersea surveillance, load handling, and acoustic array systems. The vessel also facilitates cable system survivability studies, training range maintenance, oceanographic surveys, environmental data collection, and Remotely Operated Vehicle operations.

This requirement is designated as an SBA (Small Business Administration) set-aside. The contract falls under NAICS code 488390 for Other Support Activities for Water Transportation and PSC code J019 for MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- SHIPS, SMALL CRAFT, PONTOONS, AND FLOATING DOCKS. While supporting missions for various government agencies and naval exercises, the M/V Independence is typically berthed at Naval Base Ventura County in Port Hueneme, California.

The Department of the Navy published this solicitation on June 11, 2026, with a response deadline of July 14, 2026. The procurement includes one PDF attachment and identifies Jadon Honour as the point of contact. All services for the vessel must support NAVFAC EXWC’s responsibilities in installation methods, test vessel support, and range area support.