Intent to Award Sole Source Tug Towing Services

The Naval Sea Systems Command Contracting Division published a Special Notice of its intent to award a sole source contract to Moran Towing Corporation. The notice outlines plans to procure routine and emergency tug and towing services for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard from August 15, 2023 to February 1, 2024.

The temporary sole source award is necessary as the Military Sealift Command, responsible for the follow-on long-term contract, will not be able to complete award until mid-November 2023 at the earliest. Only Moran Towing Corporation meets requirements for two tractor-like tugs to provide services within a one hour response time in the specified geographical region, as the incumbent contractor committed its tugs elsewhere and two other contacted companies could not fulfill needs. The contract aims to bridge the gap until competitive procedures award a long-term contract, and notices will continue identifying potential vendors for future requirements.