Towing and Salvage Vessel - Extended Term Charter
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SS-25-073
- 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
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Military Sealift Command is conducting a market survey for a U.S. flag, Jones Act compliant vessel to support general purpose ocean towing, salvage, and rescue operations in coastal and deep ocean areas, including Navy-specific deep submergence rescue operations. The vessel must meet stringent technical requirements including a minimum 130-ton bollard pull capacity, dual towing winches, a 30,000-pound capacity crane, 5,000 square feet of deck space, DP-2 station keeping capability, fire-fighting equipment, and accommodations for 40 personnel. Operations will primarily occur along the East/Gulf Coast and North Atlantic Ocean, with the vessel home-ported in Virginia Beach, Virginia where the government will provide berthing. Companies responding to this Request for Information must provide detailed business information including company size status, financial capability, estimated daily costs, fuel consumption rates, and CAGE codes. The response deadline is 1:00 PM local time in Norfolk, Virginia on July 1, 2025.
This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and no incumbent contractors are identified in the documentation. The contract structure includes a base performance period from August 2, 2025 to August 1, 2026, with an optional extension period from August 2, 2026 to August 1, 2027. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the daily hire rate structure will cover all vessel services, crew expenses, and operational requirements, with port charges and fuel costs being separately reimbursable by the government. The procurement focuses on a single vessel charter arrangement rather than multiple units, emphasizing the specialized nature of the maritime support services required. The extended charter timeline potentially spans up to two years when including the option period, demonstrating the Navy's need for sustained maritime support capabilities.
Notice text
ONE U.S. FLAG, JONES ACT COMPLIANT, VESSEL TO SUPPORT GENERAL PURPOSE OCEAN TOWING, SALVAGE, AND RESCUE OPERATIONS IN COASTAL AND DEEP OCEAN AREAS; INCLUDING NAVY UNIQUE DEEP SUBMERGENCE RESCUE OPERATIONS.
See attached Sources Sought Notice for full details.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SS-25-073.docx | DOCX document |
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