Multi Role Aviation Training Vessel (MATV) In Service Support (ISS)

Contracted vessel operator to support, maintain, crew and operate the MATV.

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) is seeking to establish an arrangement for three (3) years with two options of one (1) year extensions for the purpose of Contractor support, maintenance, crewing and operation of the MATV.

The MATV will be a civilian registered, aviation-capable, ocean-going vessel for the delivery of military training and other services to the RAN and other Commonwealth agencies. The MATV will be required to undertake any task that is within the inherent capability of the vessel.

Notwithstanding this broad tasking requirement, the MATV will be used for the following roles: helicopter flight and deck training, Officer Sea Familiarisation, navigation training, diving support to mine warfare training, target towing, consort duties, and practice weapon recovery. All training will be conducted by naval and / or Commonwealth personnel with the Contractor operating and sustaining the vessel. The Contractor may also be required to perform tasking in its own right.