Open tender · United States · Public tender
Operation & Maintenance (O&M) of T-ATS Vessels
MSC Norfolk in the United States is inviting bids for “Operation & Maintenance (O&M) of T-ATS Vessels”. Bids close on 26 October 2026, 14:00 EDT. Reference: N3220526R6006. Who can bid: Offeror must have TOP SECRET facility clearance from NISS or equivalent; Ship operator must hold current ISO 9001:2015 QMS certificate from accredited organization. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.
The tender in brief
Operation and maintenance of six US Navy T-ATS vessels, for ship operators with DP2 OSV and towing experience
The contract covers operation and maintenance of six T-ATS vessels (FOS, ROS, RAV, NUC-1, NUC-2, NUC-3) for MSC Norfolk, including crewing, maintenance, dry docking, and reporting. The contractor must meet minimum manning requirements and provide a staffing plan, with pricing based on per diem and overtime rates.
Who can win it
- Offeror must have TOP SECRET facility clearance from NISS or equivalent
- Ship operator must hold current ISO 9001:2015 QMS certificate from accredited organization
- Ship operator must have current SMS Document of Compliance and SMS Index compliant with IMO ISM Code
Key facts
- Procedure
- Solicitation
- Published
- 23 Sep 2026
- Reference
- N3220526R6006
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