SAM #N3220526R6123

MSC Solicits Jones Act Compliant Ocean Tug for Barge Tow from Virginia to Hawaii

This opportunity is a formal solicitation from the Military Sealift Command (MSC), Strategic Sealift Program Support Office (N103A), for a U.S. Flag, Jones Act compliant, ocean-certified tug to tow Crane Barge BD 6801 from Norfolk, VA, to Pearl Harbor, HI. - Government Buyer: - Military Sealift Command (MSC), Strategic Sealift Program Support Office (N103A), MSC Norfolk - Products/Services Requested: - One U.S. Jones Act compliant, ocean-certified tug (built in 1970 or later) - Must have sufficient horsepower and bollard pull to tow Crane Barge BD 6801 at a minimum of 6 knots - Fully bunkered and equipped with tow bridle, emergency tow line, flooding alarms, navigation lights, day shapes, internet and satellite phone capability - Includes services of an Independent Marine Surveyor and non-destructive testing of deck fittings - Pre-tow conference and comprehensive tow package per U.S. Navy Tow Manual (SL740-AA-MAN-010) - Towing service for one voyage from Norfolk Naval Shipyard, VA, to Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, HI - Includes Panama Canal transit coordination, position reporting, and use of trail tug in restricted waters - Up to 4 days laytime included - Compliance with MSC TUGCON 2026 proforma and U.S. Navy Tow Manual - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Tug must be U.S. Flag and Jones Act compliant - Vessel must be built in 1970 or later - Compliance with U.S. Navy Tow Manual (SL740-AA-MAN-010) - Total Small Business Set-aside under NAICS 483111 - Wage rates and labor standards per U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination 2015-0213 (Rev. 40), including paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements - Contract includes an option to extend services up to 6 months - No specific OEMs or named vendors are identified in the solicitation.

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RFP N3220526R6123 is hereby posted. 

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