CGC willow towing service
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 70Z08525Q2317
- Agency
-
Coast Guard
Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336611 Ship Building and Repairing
- Place of performance
- North Charleston, South Carolina 29405, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Homeland Security's US Coast Guard is seeking a towing vessel service contractor to transport the CGC WILLOW, a 225-foot single-shaft cutter with approximately 2000 LT displacement, from Charleston, SC to Curtis Bay, MD due to a controllable pitch propeller leak. The solicitation requires the contractor to provide comprehensive towing services, including specialized equipment, qualified personnel, and a detailed towing plan submitted 36 hours before departure. The contract is structured as a solicitation with a specific performance period from February 14-23, 2025, and requires the contractor to maintain specific operational parameters such as maximum towing speed of 6 knots and wind speeds below 25 knots. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the document, the contractor must demonstrate technical capability to safely tow a maritime vessel over approximately 700 nautical miles. The solicitation is posted on February 5, 2025, with proposals due by February 10, 2025.
This contract opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, targeting smaller maritime service providers within the Ship Building and Repairing NAICS category (336611). The place of performance is initially Charleston, SC, with the final destination being the Coast Guard Yard in Curtis Bay, MD. The contract will require the towing contractor to conduct a pre-towing conference, provide continuous watch on tow connections, and coordinate closely with the CGC WILLOW's crew during transit. A harbor pilot will manage the final docking procedures at the shipyard using their own tugs. While specific award value is not mentioned, the contract appears to be a short-term, specialized maritime service engagement with precise operational requirements. The solicitation allows for subcontracting, provided proper notification is included in the bid submission, which offers flexibility for smaller businesses seeking to fulfill the contract requirements.
Notice text
1. SCOPE
1.1 Intent/Background. This work item describes the requirements for the Contractor to provide towing vessel services for CGC WILLOW while they transit to and from the locations in table 1. CGC WILLOW is currently has a known controllable pitch propeller leak internal to the cutter, and when operating under their own propulsion. They currently need a tug to tow them to Coast Guard Yard, in Curtis Bay, MD, for repair. Services required include towing CGC WILLOW. Prior to arrival at Coast Guard Yard, a harbor pilot will embark the cutter and utilize their own tugs for docking at the shipyard. CGC WILLOW is a 225’ single-shaft cutter with a displacement of approximately 2000 LT.
RDD/POP: 2/14/25-2/23/25
See attached Stement of Work for more details.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Revised SOW - CGC WILLOW Towing Services.doc | DOC document |
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