Opportunity
SAM #N32205-SS-N321-26-174
Industry Input Sought for Dry Cargo Voyage Charter of Navy Tugboat
Buyer
MSC Norfolk
Posted
September 23, 2026
Respond By
September 28, 2026
Identifier
N32205-SS-N321-26-174
NAICS
488390, 483111
The Military Sealift Command's Strategic Sealift Program Office is seeking information from industry for a dry cargo voyage charter to transport a U.S. Navy Valiant-class harbor tugboat from Bremerton, Washington to Yokosuka, Japan. - Government Buyer: - Military Sealift Command (MSC), Strategic Sealift Program Office, N103A - Service Requested: - Transportation of one Valiant-class harbor tugboat (YT) - Requires self-sustaining vessel capable of float-on/float-off or lift-on/lift-off operations - Includes cradle, cribbing, blocking, seafastening, independent marine surveyor services, cargo gas-free certification, and temporary toilet facilities - Must comply with U.S. Navy towing manual standards - Notable Requirements: - U.S. or foreign flag vessels eligible - Tug and barge solutions are excluded - Respondents must provide vessel details, pricing, availability, and demonstrate compliance - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are mentioned - The opportunity is for a single voyage charter service, not a recurring contract
Description
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