# 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

<p>Please see the attached Sources Sought Notice.</p>

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