Tugcon, open-ocean tow
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N32205-SS-PM4-26-176
- Agency
-
Military Sealift Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
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 is soliciting pricing and availability for one or two U.S. flag, Jones Act certified ocean-going tugs capable of towing two decommissioned Navy vessels in separate tows, with responses due by October 6, 2026.
The tow missions commence December 14, 2026 and must complete within four days of laytime. Tow 1 involves the ex-Fort Worth (LCS-3), a 3,500-ton displacement vessel, 387.6 feet in length with a maximum draft of 14 feet 1 inch, to be delivered from Naval Station San Diego to Inactships Bremerton, Washington. Tow 2 involves the ex-Lake Erie (CG-70), a 9,600-ton displacement vessel, 567 feet in length with a maximum draft of 36 feet, to be delivered from Naval Station San Diego to Inactships Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Tugs must demonstrate bollard pull sufficient to tow either vessel at a minimum speed of six knots for five-knot speed of advance in Beaufort 5 conditions, be built after 1970 or fully rebuilt and repowered after 1970, and possess internet and satellite phone capability. Tugs must be fully bunkered with sufficient fuel and stores capacity to complete both tows.
Responses must include vessel specifications, Certificate of Inspection and Documentation, a lump-sum price including up to four days at destination for customs and delivery plus demurrage rates, required itinerary and mission duration, business size designation under NAICS 483111 (1,050-employee threshold), and compliance comments regarding 46 CFR Chapter 1, Subchapter M. The contractor must engage an Independent Marine Surveyor, prepare a comprehensive towing package for Navy approval, provide all towing equipment and hardware, and submit position reports at specified intervals. Submit responses via email to David Anaya at david.c.anaya.civ@us.navy.mil or (564) 226-8419.
Notice text
Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-PM4-26-176 is hereby posted.
Please see attached.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SS-26-176.pdf |
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