Opportunity

SAM #SS-26-115

Procurement of Seven U.S. Flagged Tractor-Like Harbor Tugs for Navy Region Southeast

Buyer

MSC Norfolk

Posted

May 21, 2026

Respond By

May 29, 2026

Identifier

SS-26-115

NAICS

488330, 488390

The Military Sealift Command (MSC), under the Department of the Navy, is seeking to procure seven U.S. flagged, Jones Act compliant tractor-like harbor tug vessels to support operations at Submarine Base Kings Bay, GA, and Naval Station Mayport, FL. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command, Special Missions Program Office (Code PM41), MSC HQS Norfolk - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments - Products/Services Requested: - Seven (7) U.S. flagged, Jones Act compliant tractor-like harbor tug vessels - Key specifications: - 360-degree propulsion - Minimum 100,000 lbs bollard pull (forward and stern), 80,000 lbs side pull - 7-day endurance with 100 nautical mile range - 16 passenger capacity - Maximum draft: 18 feet (4 tugs), 25 feet (3 tugs) - Non-marking fendering - Firefighting system (minimum 3,000 GPM) - Capstans/winches for 8-inch lines - USCG and FCC compliant communication equipment - Service includes daily and after-hours rates for each tug - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All tugs must be U.S. flagged and Jones Act compliant - Tugs must be capable of operating at any berth, dock, anchorage, wharf, or alongside any vessel/object as directed by the government - Contract is firm fixed price with reimbursables, covering a base year plus options through 2030 - Specific technical and operational requirements are detailed in the solicitation attachment - Place of Performance: - Submarine Base Kings Bay, GA - Naval Station Mayport, FL

Description

MSC REQUESTS  SEVEN (7) TRACTOR-LIKE U. S. FLAGGED TUGS TO SUPPORT THE GOVERNMENT'S REQUIREMENT IN NAVY REGION SOUTHEAST, SUB BASE KINGS BAY, GA AND NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, FL. TUGS MAY BE ORDERED TO ANY BERTH, DOCK, ANCHORAGE, WHARF, PLACE, OPEN ROADSTEAD, SUBMARINE LINE, OR ALONGSIDE ANY VESSEL, BARGE, LIGHTER, SUBMARINE, CRAFT, HULL, DERRICK, OR OBJECT OF WHATSOEVER NATURE THAT THE GOVERNMENT MAY DIRECT, PROVIDED THE TUG CAN LIE ALWAYS AFLOAT EXCEPT IN HARBORS OR WATERS WHERE IT IS CUSTOMARY AND SAFE IN THE PORT TO WORK AGROUND.

***Please see attached SS-26-115 for additional details***

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