Opportunity

SAM #N32205-26-PM4-102

Sources Sought: Open-Ocean Tow of Navy Vessels for RIMPAC-26

Buyer

MSC Norfolk

Posted

April 30, 2026

Respond By

May 06, 2026

Identifier

N32205-26-PM4-102

NAICS

483111, 483114, 488390

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) Strategic Sealift Program Support Office is seeking information from industry for an open-ocean tow mission supporting RIMPAC-26. - Government Buyer: - Military Sealift Command (MSC), Strategic Sealift Program Support Office, N103A - Office: MSC, N103 - Services Requested: - Open-ocean tow of two decommissioned Navy vessels (Ex-Mobile Bay CG-53 and Ex-Peleliu LHA-5) - Tows originate from Inactive Ships Bremerton, WA and Pearl Harbor Naval Base, HI - Destination: Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF), Barking Sands, Kauai, Hawaii - Includes pre-tow conferences, independent marine surveyor services, tow package preparation, and position reporting - Requirements: - U.S. flag, Jones Act certified ocean-going tug - Tug must meet specific technical and operational requirements (towing speed, fuel capacity, compliance with U.S. Navy Towing Manual) - Laytime of four days for the mission - No specific OEMs or part numbers are identified; the focus is on vessel capability and compliance - Place of performance and delivery includes multiple federal and military facilities in Washington and Hawaii

Description

Please see attached Sources Sought Notice N32205-26-PM4-102

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