Opportunity
SAM #N3220526R6111
MSC Norfolk spot charter for U.S. Flag tug to tow Army LCU from Virginia to Japan
Buyer
MSC Norfolk
Posted
June 26, 2026
Respond By
July 06, 2026
Identifier
N3220526R6111
NAICS
483114, 483111, 532411
Military Sealift Command Norfolk (MSC N103A), under the Department of the Navy, is soliciting a spot charter for a U.S. Flag, ocean-going certified tug to tow a U.S. Army Runnymede-Class Large Landing Craft (LCU) from Fort Eustis, Virginia to Yokohama, Japan. - Government Buyer: - Military Sealift Command Norfolk, Strategic Sealift Program Support Office (N103A) - U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (for wage determination compliance) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific tugboat OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified U.S. Flag tug operators - Products/Services Requested: - Spot charter of one U.S. Flag, ocean-going certified tug vessel - Must be built in 1970 or later - Capable of towing a Runnymede-Class LCU at minimum 6 knots - Fully bunkered, equipped with internet and satellite phone - Compliant with U.S. Navy Tow Manual (SL740-AA-MAN-010) - Subject to Independent Marine Surveyor oversight - Crew services for Captain, Deckhand, and Engineer (must hold appropriate Coast Guard documentation/license) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vessel must be U.S. Flag and ocean-going certified - Compliance with U.S. Navy towing standards and wage determination requirements - Total Small Business Set-aside under NAICS 483111 - Option to extend services up to 6 months - Laytime of four days, with laydays commencing/cancelling as specified - Crew must meet federal wage and benefit standards, including paid sick leave and minimum wage - Vessel must have sufficient bollard pull and meet technical specifications for safety and communication
Description
RFP N3220526R6111 AND ITS ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS ARE HEREBY POSTED.