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.