TUGCON; Open-Ocean Tow
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- N3220525R6017
- 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
- United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Military Sealift Command Norfolk is procuring ocean towing services for a one-time mission to transport the unmanned T-EPF FALL RIVER vessel from Naval Base Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to Brownsville, Texas. The solicitation requires a U.S. flag, Jones Act-compliant ocean-going certified tug built in 1970 or later with sufficient horsepower and bollard pull to maintain a minimum tow speed of 6 knots, while adhering to U.S. Navy Towing Manual requirements. Contractors must provide comprehensive towing packages, conduct pre-tow conferences, perform non-destructive testing of deck fittings, and supply a trail tug for restricted waters navigation. The contract will be evaluated as a firm-fixed-price spot charter with specific technical requirements including twice-daily position reports in port and four times daily at sea. The original proposal deadline of July 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time was extended to July 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time through Amendment A0001.
This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation). The towing mission is scheduled to occur between September 5-15, 2025, with a 4-day laytime allowance built into the timeline. The vessel being towed is a 337.93-foot Expeditionary Patrol Boat with a beam of 93.5 feet and maximum draft of 12.84 feet, currently located at Victor Wharf in Pearl Harbor undergoing hull cleaning operations. While no specific contract value is disclosed in the available documents, the solicitation includes provisions for reimbursable Panama Canal transit fees and requires the contractor to install necessary towing modifications. The place of performance spans from Hawaii to Texas via ocean transit, potentially including Panama Canal passage if priority transit can be arranged by MSC.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
SOLICITATION N3220525R6017 Q&A 0001 IS HEREBY POSTED. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED Q&A 0001.
SOLICITATION N3220525R6017 IS HEREBY AMENDED. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED AMENDMENT A0001
RFP N3220525R6017 AND ITS ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS ARE HEREBY ATTACHED.
Update #2 ·
SOLICITATION N3220525R6017 IS HEREBY AMENDED. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED AMENDMENT A0001
RFP N3220525R6017 AND ITS ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS ARE HEREBY ATTACHED.
Update #1 ·
RFP N3220525R6017 AND ITS ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS ARE HEREBY ATTACHED.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 25R6017 QA 0001.pdf | ||
| 25R6017_A0001_ Ext_RFP.pdf | ||
| EPF Mooring_System_Diagram_with_TRANSALT.pdf | ||
| Towing_Mooring_Fitting_Installation.pdf | ||
| WD 2015021338.pdf | ||
| Shipyard Data Sheet.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 25R6017 RFP.pdf | ||
| Placemat_FLT_01JUL23.pptx | PPTX presentation | |
| DFARS 252.225-7055.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| TUGCON; Open-Ocean Tow | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| TUGCON; Open-Ocean Tow | Pre-Solicitation |
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