Sources Sought SS-26-028 — Norfolk Harbor Tugs

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) issued Sources Sought SS-26-028 to assess industry capability and pricing for time-charter U.S.-flag tugs to support Norfolk, VA operations. The government seeks up to eight (8) U.S.-flag time-charter tugs, home-berthed at Naval Station Norfolk, meeting specific performance and equipment requirements (bollard pull, draft, speed, firefighting systems, communications/navigation). The firm period of performance begins January 31, 2026 with option periods extending potentially to December 30, 2028; responses are due Dec 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST.

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) issued Sources Sought SS-26-029 to perform market research for availability and pricing of a U.S.-flag, ice-class, double-hull tanker for an extended term charter capable of Arctic/Antarctic operations and ship-to-ship or lightering fuel operations. Key requirements include an ice-class rating (e.g., GL-E2, ABS-B0, F-S-1B or equivalent), twin-screw or bowthruster propulsion, age under 20 years during charter, compliance with MARPOL/SOLAS/IMO Polar Code, specified cargo capacities for JP8/JP5/F76, onboard crane capacity, installation of CONSOL and FDS stations, and a minimum laden speed of advance of 13 knots. The charter base period begins Feb 20, 2027 with options through Jan 20, 2032; the sources-sought was posted Dec 9, 2025 and responses are due Dec 23, 2025, and the opportunity is posted on SAM.gov.

This is a Sources Sought (not a solicitation) issued by the Indian Health Service (IHS) to identify Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) and Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) capable of providing weekly solid waste collection services for the Blackfeet Service Unit locations (Browning and Heart Butte, MT). Respondents must submit capability statements and complete the Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form to demonstrate eligibility and that Indians/Tribes will receive at least 51% of contract earnings. Responses are due by Nov 1, 2026, and will inform the government’s acquisition strategy (the notice is a Buy Indian Set-Aside with NAICS 562111).

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issued a Sources Sought (AMD-SSN-26-002) to perform market research for the acquisition of one dilution refrigerator to be delivered to NISTs Boulder, CO site. The notice requests information (not a solicitation) to assess vendor availability and capabilities and includes technical requirements such as base temperature ≤10 mK, ≥200 W cooling power at 100 mK, cryogen-free operation, vibration <5 nm RMS at base, large sample volume (~10-inch sphere), and multiple feedthrough/connectivity options. Responses are due December 23, 2025 and the notice includes two public attachment documents (sources sought and statement of requirements).