TUGCON, Jones Act; Open-Ocean Tow
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- N3220526R6005
- Agency
- Military Sealift Command Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 483111 Deep Sea Freight Transportation
- Place of performance
- Washington, United States
- Points of contact
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- David Anaya david.c.anaya.civ@us.navy.mil (564) 226-8419
- Christopher Tomlin christopher.a.tomlin5.civ@us.navy.mil (757) 443-5879
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Military Sealift Command is soliciting proposals for a spot charter of a U.S. flag, Jones Act-compliant ocean-going tug vessel to tow a YRBM-32 Berthing Barge from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington. The tug must be built in 1970 or later and possess sufficient bollard pull to maintain a minimum tow speed of six knots while meeting comprehensive technical requirements including internet/satellite capabilities and full towing package documentation in accordance with the U.S. Navy Tow Manual. The Navy will evaluate proposals based on technical capability and price, with consideration given to the extent of maintenance work performed in domestic U.S. shipyards, and will award the contract on a firm-fixed-price basis to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer. Offerors must submit complete proposals by December 9, 2025 at 11:00 Eastern Time, including vessel name, price, and signature. The towing operation is scheduled for laydays commencing January 19, 2026 and cancelling January 26, 2026, with a total laytime allocation of 4 days for the entire mission.
This opportunity is set aside as a Total Small Business contract under NAICS Code 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation) and PSC Code V124 (Transportation/Travel/Relocation—Transportation: Marine Charter). No incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation materials. The contract value and specific award amount are not disclosed in the notice, though offerors must provide firm-fixed prices for evaluation. The primary service requirement encompasses a single towing operation with an approximate duration of one week, from the scheduled laydate of January 19, 2026 through the cancellation date of January 26, 2026. Supporting documentation includes wage determination rates for maritime workers, with daily rates ranging from $322.16 to $511.92 depending on position, and shipyard maintenance history requirements to demonstrate vessel maintenance capabilities. The place of performance encompasses both the point of origin in Hawaii and the final destination at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington.
Notice text
RFP N3220526R6005 AND ITS ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS ARE HEREBY ATTACHED.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| TUGCON 2024 (REV. 1 (12-24)).pdf | ||
| 26R6005 RFP.pdf | ||
| Shipyard Data Sheet.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| WD20150213_Rev38.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| TUGCON, Jones Act; Open-Ocean Tow | Award Notice | |
| TUGCON, Jones Act; Open-Ocean Tow | Solicitation | |
| TUGCON, Jones Act; Open-Ocean Tow | Pre-Solicitation |
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