SAM #N3220526R6121

MSC Norfolk seeks U.S. Flag, Jones Act qualified tug and IMS services for towing ex-GERMANTOWN

Military Sealift Command Norfolk (MSC N103A) is seeking a U.S. Flag, Jones Act qualified, ocean-going certified tug to tow the vessel ex-GERMANTOWN (LSD-42) from Naval Station San Diego, CA to INACTSHIPS, Pearl Harbor, HI. - Government Buyer: - Military Sealift Command Norfolk, Strategic Sealift Program Support Office (N103A) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are named; the procurement is for a service (tug charter) - Products/Services Requested: - One ocean-going certified tug (built or fully rebuilt/repowered after 1970) - Must meet technical requirements: sufficient bollard pull for LSD-42, minimum tow speed of 6 knots in Beaufort 5 conditions, fully bunkered, equipped with internet and satellite phone, tow bridle/hardware, emergency tow lines, flooding alarms, navigation lights and day shapes per COLREGS - Submission of comprehensive towing package for approval prior to tow - Independent Marine Surveyor (IMS) services for technical evaluation, oversight, and issuance of towing certificate - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Tug must be U.S. Flag and Jones Act qualified - Compliance with U.S. Navy Tow Manual (SL740-AA-MAN-010) - Laytime of four days, with layday commencing/cancelling on contract start - Option to extend services up to 6 months - Wage Determination No. 2015-0213 (Rev. 40) applies, specifying wage rates, fringe benefits, and paid sick leave for tug crew - Crew must hold appropriate Coast Guard documentation/licenses - Total Small Business Set-aside under NAICS 483111

Description

Action Code: Pre-solicitation Date: 14 August 2026 Year: Fiscal Year 2026 Contracting Office Zip Code: 23511 Product or Service Code: V124- Transportation, Travel, & Relocation Services Contracting Office Address: 471 East C Street, Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA 23511 Subject:  TUGCON; Ex-GERMANTOWN    Proposed Solicitation Number: N3220526R6121 Closing Response Date: Friday, 21 August 2026 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:  The Military Sealift Command’s (MSC) PM4 requires one, U.S. Flag, Jones Act qualified, ocean-going certified tug capable of towing Ex-GERMANTOWN “IAW the U.S. Navy Tow Manual (SL740-AA-MAN-010)”.  Place of Contract Performance: The port/place of departure is Naval Station San Diego, CA (USA) and the port/place of destination is INACTSHIPS, Pearl Harbor, HI (USA).  The layday commences/ cancels on 29 September 2026; period of performance is 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 Director, Office of Small Business Programs has concurred with this decision.

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