TUGCON; Open-Ocean Tow
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- N3220525R6029
- 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
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Points of contact
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- Robbin A. Jefferson robbin.a.jefferson.civ@us.navy.mil (564) 230-3660
- David Anaya david.c.anaya.civ@us.navy.mil (564) 226-8419
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command is seeking one U.S. flag, Jones Act compliant, ocean-going certified tugboat capable of towing a decommissioned guided missile cruiser in accordance with the U.S. Navy Tow Manual (SL740-AA-MAN-010). This transportation service will involve a single voyage from Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia (Pier 2) to the Naval Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with the specific pier location to be determined. The contract falls under NAICS code 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation) and PSC code V124 (Transportation: Marine Charter). Interested parties have until Tuesday, August 19, 2025, to respond to this pre-solicitation notice, with the contract specialist David Anaya serving as the primary point of contact. The layday commences and cancels on September 25, 2025, establishing the timeframe for performance of this one-voyage contract.
This procurement opportunity has been designated as a Total Small Business Set-aside based on responses received from a recent sources sought notice, with concurrence from MSC's Deputy Associate Director of Small Business Programs. The proposed solicitation number is N3220525R6029, though the contract award date, dollar amount, and awarded contractor remain to be determined. The period of performance is limited to one voyage between the specified East Coast ports, with all work expected to comply with U.S. Navy towing standards and regulations. The contract will require specialized maritime capabilities and equipment suitable for safely transporting a decommissioned naval vessel across open ocean waters. Small businesses with the appropriate certifications, equipment, and experience in heavy marine towing operations will be eligible to compete for this opportunity.
Notice text
- Action Code: Pre-solicitation
- Date: 12 August 2025
- Year: Fiscal Year 2025
- Contracting Office Zip Code: 23511
- Product or Service Code: V- 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: N3220525R6029
- Closing Response Date: Tuesday, 19 August 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 a decommissioned guided missile cruiser “in accordance with the U.S. Navy Tow Manual (SL740-AA-MAN-010).”
- Place of Contract Performance: The port/place of departure is Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA (USA), Pier 2; and the port/place of destination is Naval Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA (USA) (Pier location to be determined). The layday commences and cancels 25 September 2025; 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; Open-Ocean Tow | Award Notice | |
| TUGCON; Open-Ocean Tow | Solicitation | |
| TUGCON; Open-Ocean Tow | Pre-Solicitation |
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