The Navy, via PAE Maritime/PMS 300, issued this RFI as market research to identify qualified small businesses and existing or developmental designs for up to two Yard Diving Tenders (YDTs) to replace craft at the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center, with only U.S.-built and U.S.-flagged vessels considered. The YDTs would support underwater operations training, harbor clearance/search, and expeditionary salvage, and must meet characteristics such as about 52 m length, 10 m beam, DP2 station keeping, ABS/CFR regulatory compliance, and seating/berthing for embarked personnel. Craft would be delivered to Panama City Beach, FL, and the Navy intends to award to one or more builders in FY27, with YDT procurement beginning in Fiscal Year 2027. Interested parties are asked to submit information on comparable vessel designs, relevant experience, production capacity, approximate pricing, and facility locations, without a formal proposal at this time. This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not commit the Government to solicit or award a contract.

The U.S. Navy is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to assess existing or in-development craft designs for a Yard Diving Tender (YDT) to replace two current vessels used by the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center. The Navy intends to award a contract in Fiscal Year 2027 for up to two U.S.-built and U.S.-flagged craft, with delivery to Panama City Beach, FL. Key requirements include a vessel approximately 52 meters long, a cruise speed of at least 15 knots, a 400-nautical-mile range, Dynamic Positioning class 2, and ABS compliance. Interested parties are asked to provide details on vessel designs, company experience, production capacity, and approximate pricing. This RFI is for market research only and may lead to a small business set-aside or full-and-open competition.