Opportunity
SAM #N32205-SS-PM4-26-143
U.S. Flag Ocean-Going Tug Required for Ex-Germantown Tow Mission
Buyer
MSC Norfolk
Posted
July 20, 2026
Respond By
July 27, 2026
Identifier
N32205-SS-PM4-26-143
NAICS
483114, 483111, 488390
The Military Sealift Command's Strategic Sealift Program Support Office is seeking sources for a specialized towing operation: - Government Buyer: - Military Sealift Command (MSC), Strategic Sealift Program Support Office (N103A) - Office contact: Christopher Tomlin - Requirement Overview: - Provision of a U.S. flag, Jones Act-compliant, ocean-going certified tug - Mission: Tow the Ex-Germantown (LSD-42) vessel from Naval Station San Diego, CA to Pearl Harbor, HI - Includes all towing equipment and compliance with the U.S. Navy Towing Manual - Lump sum price to cover up to four days of laytime - Requires an independent marine surveyor for the operation - Position reporting required throughout the voyage - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to qualified U.S. maritime operators - Notable Requirements: - Tug must meet technical specifications for bollard pull and towing speed - Vessel must be U.S. flag and Jones Act compliant - Compliance with Navy towing standards is mandatory
Description
Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-PM4-26-143 is hereby posted.