THE GOVERNMENT IS LOOKING FOR COMMERICAL SOURCES WITH SIMILAR CAPABILITIES TO DETERMINE COMMERICAL AVAILABILITY RELATED TO THE THE BELOW. PLEASE EMAIL GOV POC ANY INTEREST OR CAPABILITIES:
•Fast Attack Craft
–Dates: 27-29 Feb 2024 (AR24-1); 7-20 Apr 2024 (AR24-2)
–Times: 1400-1550, 1800-2000 EST
–BLUF: Vessels will be tasked to mimic attacking enemy fast boats against friendly Naval assets. Aircraft will be conducting targeting operations to eliminate the threat.
–Number of vessels: 10-15
–Potential Location: W-74, W-135, W137B, W- 136-C. W-137C, W-138C
–Preferred port locations IVO Tybee Island or Mayport, FL
–Must be able to make it dedicated W Training Area
–Speeds up to 30-35 Knots
–Must be deep water capable
–Must have radio or other communications capability at all times, must be able to maintain communications with C2 for kill removal and reset
•Large vessel – 87 Foot or greater
–Dates: 1-3 March 2024, specific times TBD
–BLUF: Vessel will be used as a transload asset to stabilize and transport isolated personnel passed off from a smaller vessel. Team on board will remain and provide Prolonged Field Care (PFC) to meet mission objectives.
–Crew and captain provided by contractor
–4-6 AFSPECWAR members onboard for MSN training objectives
–Must be able to provide berthing
–Must have galley
–Must be able to RON at sea 36-48 hours for operations
–Disembark request IVO Tybee Island, voyage south IVO Brunswick, potentially Mayport, FL, and return