Transportation/Travel/Relocation- Transportation: Vessel Towing

PSC Category V125-P (Transportation/Travel/Relocation - Transportation: Vessel Towing) encompasses maritime transportation services focused on vessel movement, positioning, and support operations. These services primarily involve tugboat and towing services for government vessels, including maritime logistics, ship docking, undocking, relocation, and specialized marine transportation support. The category covers a wide range of maritime operational needs across various federal agencies, including the U.S. Coast Guard, Navy, and Army Corps of Engineers.

Federal Contract Awards in this PSC category predominantly feature firm fixed-price contracts for maritime services, with values ranging from approximately $4,000 to $1,819,000. Frequent contractors include Sasebo Marine And Port Services Co., LTD. in Japan, Tokyo Kisen Co., LTD., Western Towboat Company, and Centerline Logistics Corp. Primary funding agencies are the Department of the Navy (Navy Installations Command, Military Sealift Command), U.S. Coast Guard, and Army Corps of Engineers. Most awards do not utilize set-aside designations, indicating open competition. Performance locations are diverse, including Japan, various U.S. coastal regions (Alaska, California, Florida, Maryland), and specific maritime facilities like naval bases and shipyards.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities in this PSC category focus on specialized maritime transportation services, including juvenile fish barge transportation for the Army Corps of Engineers, tugboat services for Coast Guard vessel movements, and floating crane services. Key opportunities include towboat services for fish transportation on the Columbia and Snake Rivers, tug services for relocating Coast Guard cutters in locations such as Charleston, Seattle, and Baltimore, and floating crane services at Coast Guard facilities. These opportunities generally seek small businesses with maritime operational capabilities, specialized vessel expertise, and the ability to support complex marine logistics and transportation requirements.