MTS Tow Support Vessel (Submarine-Fendered Tug)

The Military Sealift Command (Special Mission Program Management Office, Norfolk, VA) is issuing Sources‑Sought Notice SS‑26‑098 to determine the availability and cost of two U.S.–flag spot‑charter harbor tugs for a one‑time tow of the moored training ship MTS 626 in the Charleston, SC area. The tugs must be on‑call 24 hours per day and available for a charter period beginning 5 August 2026, with execution flexible up to five days after the scheduled tow date. Services will last a minimum of four hours and may extend to eight hours, and will include state pilot services, harbor pilots, an open‑ocean tow vessel, and teleconferences one month prior to execution. The contract will be firm‑fixed‑price with reimbursable fuel. Respondents must submit company contact data, small‑business status (NAICS 488330, $47 M size standard), financial capability, proposed daily charter rates (including any bonuses), and a completed vessel‑characteristics worksheet (name, flag, speed, range, dimensions, draft, COI/COD or classification, photos, itinerary, delivery time). Required tug capabilities include USCG‑mandated navigation and communication equipment, 12‑ft and 24‑ft aluminum ladders, fire‑monitor systems (360° coverage, 3,000 gpm at 125 psi, AFFF‑compatible), winches (≥ 7,000 lb SWL) and capstans (≥ 29,000 lb SWL, 40 ft/min), and crew of U.S. citizens holding current USCG certificates. Responses are due by 1300 local time, Norfolk, VA, on 28 April 2026, and should be sent to Ashley M. Smith, Yvonne Escoto, and Stephanie Ricker as listed in the notice.

Notice ID

1ab2ca5adf4f409ebb50a9177bdaf4ad

Solicitation Number

SS-26-098

NAICS Code

488330

Classification Code

V124