Opportunity
SAM #N3220526R6054
Charter of Four U.S. Flag, Jones Act Compliant Tugs for Pearl Harbor Support
Buyer
MSC Norfolk
Posted
July 27, 2026
Respond By
July 28, 2026
Identifier
N3220526R6054
NAICS
488330, 532411, 488390
The Military Sealift Command (MSC), under the Department of the Navy, is seeking to charter four U.S. flag, Jones Act compliant tugs for harbor support and ship handling at Naval Base Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. - Government Buyer: - Military Sealift Command (MSC), N10 - Contracts and Business Management Directorate - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; requirement is for U.S. flag, Jones Act compliant tugs - Products/Services Requested: - Time charter of four tugs - Each tug must be U.S. flag and Jones Act compliant - Services include harbor support and ship handling at Pearl Harbor - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All tugs must comply with the Jones Act (U.S. built, owned, and crewed) - Full and open competition - Contract includes a one-year base period with three one-year options and one 11-month option period - Fixed-price contract structure
Description
The solicitation will require time charter of two (4) U.S. flag, Jones Act compliant, tugs to provide harbor support services and ship handling at Naval Base Pearl Harbor, HI. Anticipated lay days: 01 March 2027.
See attached Synopsis document for additional details.