Opportunity
SAM #N3220526R6077
Time Charter for U.S. Flag Offshore Supply Vessel for Submarine Rescue Operations
Buyer
MSC Norfolk
Posted
August 19, 2026
Respond By
September 21, 2026
Identifier
N3220526R6077
NAICS
483111, 532411
The Military Sealift Command's N10 Contracts and Business Management Directorate is seeking a fixed-price time charter for a U.S. flag Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) to support submarine rescue operations near Norfolk, Virginia. - Government Buyer: - Military Sealift Command (MSC), N10 - Contracts and Business Management Directorate - Primary Service Requested: - Fixed-price time charter of one Jones Act qualified, U.S. flag Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) - Vessel will support submarine rescue requirements, submarine sea trials, and Fleet mission support activities - Period of Performance: - One-year base period - Three one-year option periods - One eleven-month option period - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vessel must be Jones Act qualified (built, owned, and crewed by U.S. entities) - Vessel must be U.S. flagged - Full and open competition - No specific OEMs, manufacturers, or part numbers are named in the solicitation - Estimated lay days for vessel delivery are between 18 February and 28 March 2027
Description
The soliciation will be a fixed-price time charter, with a performance period of one (1) year base period and will be followed by three (3) 1-year options and one (1) 11-month option period. The solicitation will require time the charter of one (1) Jones Act qualified, U.S. flag, Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) to support submarine rescue requirements in support of submarine sea trials and other Fleet mission support as required, in the vicinity of Norfolk, Virginia. Anticipated lay days: 18 February - 28 March 2027.