Ocean Towing, Salvage, and Rescue Vessel
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SS-26-120
- Agency
-
Military Sealift Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 483111 Deep Sea Freight Transportation
- Place of performance
- Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Military Sealift Command is conducting a market survey for one U.S.-flag, Jones Act compliant vessel to support general ocean towing, salvage, and deep submergence rescue operations, with responses due June 30, 2026.
The vessel will be home-ported in Virginia Beach, Virginia, with operations along the East/Gulf coasts and North Atlantic. Performance runs from August 2, 2027, through July 2, 2032—a base period of 366 days plus four optional one-year periods.
Technical requirements include minimum 130-ton Bollard pull; dual towing winches; shark jaws for chain 1-5/8" to 3-3/4"; 30,000-pound minimum lifting capacity crane; 5,000 square feet of continuous rectangular aft working deck; dynamic positioning capability; submarine rescue-rated fire fighting systems; accommodations for 40 transient personnel; and broadband internet communications. The vessel must support manned and remotely operated vehicle diving operations, submarine rescue, salvage of grounded or stranded vessels, lifting sunken objects, and underwater repairs.
Compensation is structured as daily hire rates constituting full payment for vessel services and equipment; port charges and fuel are reimbursable. Respondents must provide company information, vessel specifications, cost and pricing, financial capability confirmation, MOSHIP survey checklist compliance, security clearance status, and fuel consumption data. Responses are due by June 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM Norfolk time. This request for information does not commit the government to contract award or incur obligation for costs.
Notice text
The Military Sealift Command (MSC), Service Ships Support Program Office, PM42, requests information pertaining to one U.S.flag, Jones Act Compliant vessel to support general ocean towing, salvage, and deep sub-surface resuce operations. See attached Sources Sought Notice for full details.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| MOSHIP_Criteria_Manual_for_USN_SubRescue_Rev_E.pdf | ||
| SS-26-120.pdf |
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