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Specialized Ocean Transport Vessel (FLO-FLO/Float-on Float-off)

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Response Deadline11/09/2026, 09:00:00 AM CST

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This subcontract through the Department of Defense and Mschq Norfolk requires a U.S. Flag, self-sustaining transport ship to support prime contractors on Military Sealift Command projects. The primary objective is the loading, transport, and discharge of two Ancillary Surface Craft from Mobile, Alabama to Okinawa, Japan. Operations must utilize specialized float-lift or float-on float-off configurations to execute last-on, first-off cargo sequences. All loading and towing activities must strictly adhere to the US Navy Towing Manual to ensure the safe delivery of the craft to the destination port. The opportunity falls under NAICS code 483111 and was posted on November 5, 2026, with a response deadline of November 9, 2026.

General Info

US ship to transport two surface craft from Alabama to Okinawa, Japan.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight Transportation

Place of Performance

AL, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of N32205-SS-N103-27-014.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Ancillary Surface Craft (ASC) Shipping

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Timeline

PostedNov 5

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Response DeadlineNov 9

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

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Provides a U.S. Flag, self-sustaining transport ship for prime contractors on Military Sealift Command projects to load, transport, and discharge two Ancillary Surface Craft (ASC). Executes Last-On, First-Off cargo sequences using specialized float-lift or FLO/FLO configurations from Mobile, Alabama to Okinawa, Japan. Adheres to US Navy Towing Manual for loading and towing operations. Delivers two ASCs to destination port.

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