Opt 1 Exercise of San Diego Harbor Tug Support
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SS-26-116
- Agency
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Military Sealift Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 488330 Navigational Services to Shipping
- Place of performance
- San Diego, California, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Military Sealift Command is preparing to exercise an option for six U.S.-flagged tractor-type harbor tugs to support Navy Region Southwest operations in San Diego, California, with a sources sought response deadline of May 29, 2026. The requirement is for time charter services on a firm fixed price basis with reimbursables, covering August 1, 2026, through June 30, 2030, consisting of a one-year firm base period followed by two one-year options and one 334-day option.
Tugs must be Jones Act-compliant with minimum specifications including tractor or ASD-type propulsion, 2,400 horsepower, 65,000 pounds forward and astern bollard pull, 24-hour endurance capability, non-marking fendering suitable for submarine operations, advanced firefighting equipment with 2,000 GPM capacity, and multi-frequency VHF communication equipment on dedicated Navy harbor pilot frequencies. Vessels may be directed to any berth, dock, anchorage, wharf, submarine line, or alongside any vessel, barge, or craft in San Diego harbor, provided the tug can remain continuously afloat except in harbors or waters where it is customary and safe to work aground.
Interested vendors must submit complete vessel descriptions, USCG documentation, availability confirmation, estimated daily hire rates and after-hours rates, company identification (CAGE code, UEI), financial capability affirmation, and company history. Responses are directed to Ashley M. Smith (564-226-7556) or Stephanie Ricker via email. NAICS code 488330 (Navigational Services to Shipping) applies with a small business size standard of $47.0 million.
Notice text
MSC REQUESTS SIX (6) TRACTOR-LIKE U. S. FLAGGED TUGS TO SUPPORT THE GOVERNMENT'S REQUIREMENT IN NAVY REGION SOUTHWEST, METRO SAN DIEGO BASES, CA. TUG MAY BE ORDERED TO ANY BERTH, DOCK, ANCHORAGE, WHARF, PLACE, OPEN ROADSTEAD, SUBMARINE LINE, OR ALONGSIDE ANY VESSEL, BARGE, LIGHTER, SUBMARINE, CRAFT, HULL, DERRICK, OR OBJECT OF WHATSOEVER NATURE THAT THE GOVERNMENT MAY DIRECT, PROVIDED THE TUG CAN LIE ALWAYS AFLOAT EXCEPT IN HARBORS OR WATERS WHERE IT IS CUSTOMARY AND SAFE IN THE PORT TO WORK AGROUND.
*********Please see attached SS-26-116 for additional details **********
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego Tugs SS-26-116.docx | DOCX document |
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