LANDING CRAFT UTILITY SHIPPING
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Military Sealift Command (MSC), under the Department of the Navy, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for LANDING CRAFT UTILITY SHIPPING. The purpose is to identify U.S. or foreign flag, self-sustaining vessels capable of transporting two Landing Craft Utility (LCU) vessels from Mobile, Alabama, to Coronado, California. This is not a solicitation, and the government is seeking information on vessel availability and pricing. Responses are due by March 9, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This market research aims to gather information from industry on their capability to transport two LCUs. The LCUs have specific dimensions (139' L x 31.7' W) and displacement (263 tons light, 435 tons full load). The shipping method can include Lift-on/Lift-off (LO/LO) operations. The Available Load Date (ALD) is December 1, 2026, with a 10-day layday window required between ALD and LAD.
Key Requirements
Respondents must provide a comprehensive vessel description, an execution plan detailing loading/discharging methods and equipment, a stowage area plan, intended route, vessel range, estimated load/discharge times, and voyage duration. Pricing information, including a lump-sum price for the entire operation (loading, stowing, securing, discharging), associated detention rates, and reimbursable daily pricing for a contracted security team (CST), is also required. Contractors will be responsible for providing cradle, cribbing, blocking, seafastening, temporary toilet facilities, and line handlers. Cargo must be gas-free and certified prior to discharge.
Contract Details
This is a Sources Sought notice, not a request for proposals. The terms are based on MSC DRYVOY 2026 FLO-FLO Terms. The NAICS Code is 483111 (Water Transportation), with a small business size standard of 1,050 employees. The place of performance for discharge is Naval Amphibious Base (ACU 1) – Coronado, California.
Submission & Eligibility
Interested parties must submit detailed information including company name, contact, small business status, and Unique Entity Identifier. Small businesses are encouraged to indicate their status, and large businesses are requested to provide details on potential sub-contracting opportunities. All information requirements must be acknowledged.
Deadlines & Contact
Responses must be submitted via email to the primary point of contact prior to 10:00 AM Eastern Time on Monday, March 9, 2026. The primary contact is Jordan Morrison at jordan.a.morrison5.civ@us.navy.mil.