Barge and Tugboat Transportation Services

The contract requires the provision of ocean-going barges and tugboats to transport dredged material from the Sandy Hook Channel to the Sea Bright Offshore Borrow Area, located five miles southeast of Sandy Hook Point, New Jersey. This service is critical for maintaining navigational channels and managing sediment disposal in accordance with federal maritime infrastructure needs. The work must be performed in accordance with environmental and operational standards applicable to offshore dredge material disposal, with the place of performance centered in Highlands, New Jersey, indicating a logistics and coordination hub for vessel deployment and material handling. Subcontracting is permitted under this solicitation, with the North American Industry Classification System code 483111 specifically identifying water transportation of bulk cargo by vessel. The opportunity was posted on April 29, 2026, with a response deadline of May 14, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time. The contracting entity is the Department of Defense, represented by W2SD Endist New York, indicating this effort supports a defense-related infrastructure or harbor maintenance initiative. All proposers must be prepared to demonstrate vessel availability, operational capability, compliance with coastal regulations, and capacity to meet strict timelines for material removal and disposal.