Ocean Towing, Salvage, and Rescue Vessel

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is seeking information on a U.S.-flagged, Jones Act-compliant vessel to support general ocean towing, salvage, and deep sub-surface rescue operations. The vessel should have a bollard pull of at least 130 tons, dual towing winches, and a crane with a minimum lifting capacity of 30,000 pounds. The vessel will be home-ported in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and will operate along the East Gulf Coast of the United States and the North Atlantic Ocean. The period of performance will be approximately 366 days, with options for additional periods. Some key features of the required vessel include: • Jones Act qualified and U.S.-flagged vessel • Bollard pull of at least 130 tons • Dual towing winches with 2 ¼ and 3-inch wire installed • Crane with a minimum lifting capacity of 30,000 pounds • Deck space of at least 5,000 square feet • Station keeping: DP-2 or equivalent • Fire fighting: must have means of off-ship fire fighting • Accommodations for 40 transient personnel • Broadband internet, telephone, and typical commercial maritime communications