Opportunity

SAM #SS-26-120

MSC seeks U.S. flag vessel for ocean towing, salvage, and rescue operations

Buyer

MSC Norfolk

Posted

June 16, 2026

Respond By

June 30, 2026

Identifier

SS-26-120

NAICS

483111, 488390

Military Sealift Command (MSC), Service Ships Support Program Office (PM42), is seeking information on the availability of a U.S. flag, Jones Act compliant vessel for ocean towing, salvage, and deep submergence rescue operations. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command, Service Ships Support Program Office (PM42), HQS Norfolk - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Provision of one U.S. flag, Jones Act compliant vessel - Vessel must support general ocean towing, salvage, and deep submergence rescue operations - Key technical requirements: - Minimum 130-ton bollard pull - Dual towing winches - 30,000-pound crane - 5,000 sq ft deck space - DP-2 station keeping capability - Off-ship firefighting system - Accommodations for 40 transient personnel - Broadband internet and maritime communications - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vessel must be U.S. flag and Jones Act compliant - Operations primarily along U.S. East/Gulf Coast and North Atlantic - Respondents must provide vessel specifications, cost estimates, and compliance documentation - Period of Performance: - Base period of one year, with four additional one-year option periods - Total potential duration up to five years

Description

The Military Sealift Command (MSC), Service Ships Support Program Office, PM42, requests information pertaining to one U.S.flag, Jones Act Compliant vessel to support general ocean towing, salvage, and deep sub-surface resuce operations. See attached Sources Sought Notice for full details.

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