# Navy cancels offshore supply vessel conversion solicitation The Nov. 9 cancellation follows a Nov. 2 proposal deadline for the purchase and conversion of an offshore supply vessel. Published 2026-11-10 by TGOs. Canonical: https://tgos.io/news/2026/11/10/navy-cancels-offshore-supply-vessel-conversion-solicitation/ The Navy cancelled its Multi-Mission AUTEC (Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center) Range Vessel solicitation in full in a Nov. 9 notice, following the Nov. 2 proposal deadline.[1][3] It is no longer accepting proposals under solicitation N00024-26-R-2232.[1] For vessel owners and conversion yards, this procurement opportunity has closed.[1] The full and open competition, posted Aug. 12, sought an offshore supply vessel to be converted into the range vessel, with associated supplies and services.[1][2] In a February 2025 request for information, Naval Sea Systems Command sought information on offshore supply vessels for AUTEC.[3] It sought information on vessels with a nominal length overall of 190–220 feet.[3] That request listed conversion work including installation of working deck sockets, a deck crane and heavyweight torpedo tubes/hold.[3] ## Why it matters The cancellation notice gives no reason and does not say whether the Navy will solicit the requirement again.[1] ## Sources 1. SAM.gov: cancellation notice, N00024-26-R-2232 2. SAM.gov: original Aug. 12 posting 3. SAM.gov: Feb. 2025 request for information, N00024-25-R-2206