As-Needed Towing Services for Landing Craft Utility Vessel

The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville is conducting a sources sought market research effort to identify contractors capable of providing emergency and hurricane-related towing services for the Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1710 vessel at Naval Support Activity Panama City. The government seeks qualified towing service providers with demonstrated capability, resources, technical competencies, and organizational experience specific to vessel towing operations. Key contract requirements include providing emergency towing services within 4 hours of mechanical failure and hurricane-related towing services within 12 hours to a boatyard within 50 miles of the base, with the towing vessel and contractor responsible for providing all necessary equipment, rigging, qualified pilots, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This is a sources sought announcement for market research purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or commitment by the government to award a contract. Interested contractors must submit responses by October 27, 2025, including company information, business size classification, CAGE code, NAICS code, and a detailed description of capabilities and experience; submissions should be directed to Chelsea McNeely at chelsea.n.mcneely.civ@us.navy.mil with the subject line "N6883626QSTOW Sources Sought."

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and no incumbent contractor information has been identified in this sources sought notice. The contract period of performance extends from February 2, 2026, through February 1, 2031, representing a five-year service requirement with continuous surveillance and a mandate for 100% compliance with all operational and regulatory requirements. The vessel requiring towing services is 139 feet long, 32 feet wide, and weighs 263 long tons, establishing the minimum capability standards for prospective contractors' towing equipment and vessels. No specific contract award value or budget range is disclosed in this sources sought announcement, as this is a preliminary market research phase to assess contractor availability and capability prior to formal solicitation development. Interested contractors will be required to obtain Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) credentials for base access, and the primary government point of contact for technical questions is Kevin Meaux.