US flag tugs for naval base guam - option 4 exercise
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SS-26-052
- Agency
-
Military Sealift Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 488330 Navigational Services to Shipping
- Place of performance
- Guam, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Military Sealift Command (MSC), an agency of the Department of the Navy, is seeking information regarding the availability and cost of two U.S. flag tractor tugs to provide harbor support services and ship handling at Naval Base Guam. Required services include towing, mooring, berthing, docking, and ship handling of various vessel types, pilot and personnel transfers, emergency support services, and 24/7 availability with specified response times. Vessels must meet strict specifications including a minimum of 100,000 lbs. forward bollard pull, maximum 110-foot length, 11-knot transit speed, and comprehensive fire-fighting capability (3,000 GPM), along with specialized equipment for Trident submarine access. All company personnel must complete SF-85 submissions and obtain favorable public trust clearance from DONCAF. Responses to this Sources Sought notice must be submitted by February 18, 2026 at 1300 local time Norfolk to the designated MSC contact representatives, Ashley Smith or Stephanie Ricker.
This Pre-solicitation Notice carries no set-aside designation and represents Option 4 of an existing contract vehicle. The time-chartered services are scheduled to commence on March 31, 2026 and continue through February 28, 2027, totaling 334 days of service with an estimated 138 overtime hours annually per tug. Interested vendors must provide comprehensive company information, small business status documentation, financial capability affirmation, vessel characteristics, and estimated daily rates along with fuel consumption data at various operational speeds. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in this Sources Sought notice, the contract type is structured as firm fixed price with reimbursable fuel costs, indicating that pricing proposals will be a significant evaluation factor in the subsequent formal solicitation.
Notice text
MSC REQUESTS TWO TIME-CHARTERED, U.S. FLAG TUGS TO PROVIDE HARBOR SUPPORT SERVICES AND SHIP HANDLING AT NAVAL BASE GUAM, GU.
Please see attached Sources Sought SS-26-052 for all details.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Guam Tugs (Option 4)_22C4057_SS-26-052.pdf |
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