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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on April 30, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Conventional-Style Tugboat Operations

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The contract requires the provision of conventional-style tugboats with a minimum of 2,000 shaft horsepower and 28.00 tons of bollard pull to perform auxiliary towing and vessel support operations at Naval Station Rota in Spain. These tugboats must be capable of continuous 24/7 availability and must operate reliably in high wind conditions and rough seas to ensure the safety and mobility of naval vessels. The vessels are essential for supporting naval operations in a demanding maritime environment, requiring robust performance and operational readiness at all times. The solicitation is a subcontract under NAICS code 488330, issued by the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella Naples Office, part of the Department of Defense. Responses are due by May 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with the opportunity posted on April 30, 2026. Performance is strictly limited to the location of Naval Station Rota, Spain, with a postal code of 11520, and bidders must demonstrate the ability to meet all technical, operational, and availability requirements without deviation.

General Info

Conventional tugboats with 2,000+ HP and 28 tons bollard pull for 24/7 towing at Naval Station Rota, Spain.

NAICS

488330 - Navigational Services to Shipping

Place of Performance

Rota, ES-CA, 11520, ESP

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of N6817126QT015.

The full solicitation package (14 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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EODMU8 Logistics and Technical Support (Rota, Spain)

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Navsup Flc Sigonella Naples Office
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Provide conventional-style tugboats with ≥2,000 SHP and ≥28.00 ton bollard pull for auxiliary towing and vessel support at Naval Station Rota, Spain. Must be available 24/7 and capable of operating in high winds and rough seas.

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