Flo/Flo Ocean Transport Services

A self-sustaining flo/flo vessel is required to transport two U.S. Coast Guard Sentinel-class cutters from Singapore to Panama City, encompassing all aspects of the voyage including comprehensive planning, safe loading and secure stowage, ocean transit under operational standards, and precise discharge at the destination. The contractor must ensure the vessels are handled in compliance with maritime safety and security protocols, with full responsibility for logistical coordination and risk mitigation throughout the entire transport process. The opportunity is posted as a subcontract under NAICS code 483111 by the Department of Defense through Mschq Norfolk, with a response deadline of August 12, 2026, and the performance location is designated as Panama City. The contract demands proven capability in heavy lift ocean transport with experience in military or government vessel movements, and the successful bidder must demonstrate the technical and operational readiness to execute the mission using a vessels capable of autonomous self-sustaining operations without reliance on port infrastructure during transit.