Opportunity

SAM #SS-26-098

Sources Sought: U.S. Flag Submarine-Fendered Tugs for Charleston Harbor Submarine Support

Buyer

MSC Norfolk

Posted

April 24, 2026

Respond By

April 28, 2026

Identifier

SS-26-098

NAICS

488330, 483114, 488390, 532411

The Military Sealift Command (MSC), Special Mission Program Management Office in Norfolk, VA, is seeking industry input for the spot charter of two U.S. flag submarine-fendered tugs to support submarine operations in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, Special Mission Program Management Office, Norfolk, VA - Products/Services Requested: - Two (2) U.S. flag submarine-fendered spot charter tugs - Minimum 100,000 lbs forward/stern bollard pull - Minimum 65,000 lbs side bollard pull - Maximum draft: 18 feet; maximum beam: 50 feet; maximum length: 110 feet - Passenger capacity: 12 - Low profile for power alongside bow or stern flare - Gray bow and side fendering, subsurface fendering with propeller guards - Firefighting, communication, and navigation equipment per USCG and FCC requirements - Harbor pilot and docking pilot services for undocking, river transit, and berthing operations - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Tugs must be U.S. flag and equipped for submarine support (submarine-fendered) - Operations support for Submarine Moored Training Ship (MTS) 626 from Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU) Goose Creek to Charleston C Buoy - Charter period is 5 days, with a one-time operation lasting 4 to 8 hours - Docking pilot to be identified at least one month prior to arrival - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the opportunity - All technical and operational requirements are detailed in the attached document

Description

Please see attached Sources Sought Notice SS-26-098

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