# SAM #N32205-SS-N321-27-013

Navy seeks voyage charter to transport three LCACs from Florida to Virginia

**Buyer:** MSC Norfolk
**Posted:** October 29, 2026
**Respond By:** November 05, 2026
**Identifier:** N32205-SS-N321-27-013
**NAICS:** 483111, 483113

The U.S. Navy is seeking market information for a voyage charter to move three landing craft air cushions (LCACs) from Florida to Virginia.
- **Government buyer:** Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC), Strategic Sealift Program, Strategic Sealift Program Support Office, N103A.
- **Opportunity:** Sources Sought for price and availability information; this is market research, not an award.
- **Cargo:** Three U.S. Navy LCACs, each approximately 80.4 ft long, 46.0 ft wide, 19.1 ft high, and 227,115 lb.
- **Route:** Panama City, Florida, to Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, Virginia Beach, Virginia.
- **Charter options:** U.S.- or foreign-flag self-sustaining vessels using FLO/FLO, LO/LO, or tug-and-barge arrangements. Respondents are asked to identify their first available loading period within the stated window and provide voyage duration and anticipated discharge timing.
- **Required inclusions:** Provide cargo cradles, cribbing, blocking, seafastening, technical planning, an independent marine surveyor, and loading, stowing, securing, and discharge. Include applicable costs in a lump-sum price.
- **FLO/FLO-specific requirements:** Include towing to and from the loading and offload sites, gas-free certification before discharge, and temporary toilet facilities during FLO/FLO operations.
- **Standards and terms:** Work must follow the U.S. Navy Towing Manual and MSC DRYVOY 2026 FLO/FLO terms.
- **OEMs and named vendors:** No manufacturers, OEMs, or commercial vendors are identified in the available materials.

### Description

<p>Please see attached Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-N321-27-013</p>

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