Vessel Transportation

Montana State University’s MilTech office is seeking a qualified commercial shipping provider to transport a 71‑ft Autonomous Low‑Profile Vessel (ALPV) and two supporting cradles (total weight ≈ 46,000 lb) from a Southern‑California port to Naha, Okinawa, Japan, in support of Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory exercises. The contractor must furnish a U.S.–flagged vessel, handle hazardous cargo (lead‑acid batteries, diesel residues), provide all necessary loading/unloading equipment, manage customs and export‑control documentation, and meet a delivery window of 15 June 2026 (preferred) to 10 July 2026 (absolute latest). The bid must be an all‑inclusive price, accompanied by required certifications, a W‑9, NDA, and references. • Full‑service door‑to‑port ocean freight for a single ALPV and two cradles. • Mandatory U.S. flag compliance, ITAR/Export‑control adherence, and hazardous‑goods handling. • Tight schedule (≤ 48 hr quayside dwell, delivery by early July 2026) and extensive contractual clauses (NDA, insurance, nondiscrimination, AI‑usage disclosure, etc.). • Submission window opens 20 April 2026 and closes 30 April 2026; award date not disclosed.