TUGCON, Jones Act; Open-Ocean Tow
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- N3220526R6005
- Agency
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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
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command is seeking to procure ocean-going tug services for a single voyage towing operation. The primary requirement is for one U.S. flag, Jones Act-compliant, ocean-going certified tug capable of towing Berthing Barge YRBM-32 in accordance with the U.S. Navy Tow Manual (SL740-AA-MAN-010). The tug must be capable of performing a tow from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in this pre-solicitation notice, contractors should anticipate that compliance with the Jones Act, U.S. flag requirements, ocean-going certification, and adherence to Navy towing specifications will be critical factors. The response deadline for this pre-solicitation notice is December 9, 2025, providing potential bidders with one week to submit their capabilities statements or questions to Contract Specialist David Anaya at david.c.anaya.civ@us.navy.mil or 564-226-8419.
This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-aside based on responses received from a recent sources sought notice, with concurrence from the MSC Deputy Associate Director of Small Business Programs. No incumbent contractor or current contract values are identified in this pre-solicitation notice, as both the contract award dollar amount and contractor selection remain to be determined. The layday period for this single-voyage service commences January 19, 2026 and cancels January 26, 2026, establishing a compressed operational window for the tow operation. The proposed solicitation number is N3220526R6005, and the contracting office is located at Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia. Small businesses meeting the Jones Act and ocean-going tug certification requirements are encouraged to respond during this pre-solicitation phase to demonstrate their capabilities and prepare for the upcoming formal solicitation.
Notice text
- Action Code: Pre-solicitation
- Date: 02 December 2025
- Year: Fiscal Year 2026
- Contracting Office Zip Code: 23511
- Product or Service Code: V124- Transportation, Travel, & Relocation Services
- Contracting Office Address: 471 East C Street, Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA 23511
- Subject: TUGCON; Open-Ocean Tow
- Proposed Solicitation Number: N3220526R6005
- Closing Response Date: Tuesday, 09 December 2025
- Contract Point of Contact or Contract Specialist: David Anaya, david.c.anaya.civ@us.navy.mil, 564-226-8419
- Contract Award and Solicitation Number: TBD
- Contract Award Dollar Amount: TBD
- Contract Line Item Number: N/A
- Contract Award Date: TBA
- Contractor: TBD
- Description: One, U.S. flag, Jones Act compliant, ocean-going certified tug, capable of towing Berthing Barge YRBM-32 “in accordance with the U.S. Navy Tow Manual (SL740-AA-MAN-010).”
- Place of Contract Performance: The port/place of departure is Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI (USA), and the port/place of destination is Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, WA (USA). The layday commences 19 January 2026 and cancels 26 January 2026; and the period of performance will be one voyage.
- Set-aside Status: Total Small Business Set-aside. The decision to release this solicitation as a Total Small Business Set-aside is based on responses received from recent sources sought notice for this service. MSC’s Deputy Associate Director of Small Business Programs has concurred with this decision.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| TUGCON, Jones Act; Open-Ocean Tow | Award Notice | |
| TUGCON, Jones Act; Open-Ocean Tow | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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