Opportunity
SAM #N3220526R6071
MSC Solicits U.S. Flag, Jones Act Qualified Tug Charter for EX-JUNEAU Tow in Valiant Shield 26
Buyer
MSC Norfolk
Posted
March 26, 2026
Respond By
April 02, 2026
Identifier
N3220526R6071
NAICS
532411, 483111, 483114, 488390
This opportunity involves the Military Sealift Command (MSC), under the Department of the Navy, seeking a U.S. Flag, Jones Act qualified, ocean-going certified tug to tow the EX-JUNEAU (LPD-10) in support of exercise Valiant Shield 26. - Government Buyer: - Agency: U.S. Department of the Navy - Sub-agency: Military Sealift Command (MSC) - Offices: MSC HQS Norfolk, Commercial Service Acquisition, Strategic Sealift Program Support Office (N103A) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the requirement is for a commercial tugboat meeting U.S. Navy and Jones Act standards. - Products/Services Requested: - Charter of one U.S. Flag, Jones Act, ocean-going certified tug (built 1970 or later) - Must be capable of towing EX-JUNEAU (LPD-10) per U.S. Navy Tow Manual (SL740-AA-MAN-010) - Required specifications: sufficient bollard pull for 6 knots in Beaufort 5, fuel for 30 days standby, internet and satellite phone, towing hardware, and certifications - Towing and support services: - Tow from Pearl Harbor, HI to Guam (intermediate stop), then to Marianas Island Testing and Training Surveillance Area (final destination) - Pre-tow conference, marine surveyor services, position reporting, personnel transfer at sea, training facilitation in Guam, and standby for emergency tow reconnection - Demurrage and reimbursable services as needed - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Vessel must be U.S. Flag and Jones Act qualified - Ocean-going certified, built in 1970 or later - Compliance with U.S. Navy Tow Manual and all U.S./international regulations - Small business set-aside under NAICS 483111 - Lump-sum pricing, demurrage, and options for extension - Detailed technical and crew qualifications required - Locations: - Departure: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii - Intermediate stop: Guam - Final destination: Marianas Island Testing and Training Surveillance Area (250nm SE of Guam) - Contracting office: Military Sealift Command Norfolk, Naval Station Norfolk, VA
Description
Please see the attached RFP N3220526R6071 and supporting documents.