Ship Towing Services at Naval Station (NAVSTA), Rota, Spain
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- N6817126QT016
- Agency
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Naval Supply Systems 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
- Cadiz 11520 Spain
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Naval Supply Systems Command seeks ship towing services at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain to support approximately 500 annual vessel maneuvers, with quotes due August 24, 2026, and questions due August 10. This is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) IDIQ contract structured as a combined synopsis and solicitation under FAR Part 12 (commercial services), with no small business set-aside applied despite a $47 million size standard.
Place of performance is Rota, Cádiz, Spain. The contract runs five years from December 1, 2026, through November 30, 2031, with a six-month optional extension through May 31, 2032. A minimum guarantee of 5,000 EUR applies to the initial task order.
Quoters must demonstrate ownership or ability to obtain a minimum of four tugboats (either tractor-style with 4,000 shaft horsepower and 52 tons bollard pull, or conventional-style with 2,000 shaft horsepower and 28 tons bollard pull) capable of operating in winds up to 30 knots and seas exceeding 15 feet. All tugs require fendering, fire suppression systems (minimum two fire monitors providing 2,000 GPM at 125 PSI each), radar, fathometer, and VHF/FM marine transceivers on Navy Harbor Pilot frequencies. Quoters must provide a valid towing license from the Port Authority of the Bay of Cadiz and maintain 24/7 availability with 45-minute response time for submarine stand-by services and 95% tugboat availability and on-time response thresholds.
All pricing must be submitted in Euros under DFARS clause 252.229-7005 for tax exemption. Evaluation criteria are technical capability (tugboat specifications and performance documentation), past performance (recency and relevance within three years), and price. The NAICS code is 488330 (Navigational Services to Shipping); PSC is V125.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.
Solicitation number N6817126QT016 is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) to establish an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide ship towing services in support of Port Operations at Naval Station (NAVSTA), Rota, Spain.
This is acquisition is not set aside for small business concerns; however, the associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 488330 and the small business size standard is $47M.
Please see RFQ N6817126QT016 and corresponding Attachments 1-4 included within the announcement.
Questions and quotes shall be submitted via email only to the points of contact by the stated closing dates and time required in the solicitation.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFQ_N6817126QT016.pdf | ||
| Attachment 4 - Past Performance Information Sheet.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 - ELIN Pricing Matrix.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment 3 - Tugboat Specifications.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| EODMU8 Logistics and Technical Support (Rota, Spain) | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| EODMU8 Logistics and Technical Support (Rota, Spain) | Solicitation | |
| Sources Sought for Ship Towing Services at Naval Station (NAVSTA), Rota, Spain | Pre-Solicitation |
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