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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on September 4, 2019. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

HARBOR TUG CALL OUT CHARTER EVERETT

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N32205-MS-PM4-19-030Federal

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NAICS: 488330
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Navy Harbor Pilot Transportation Services- Rota, Spain
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The Department of the Navy, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) FLC Rota, Spain, is conducting a sources sought announcement to identify responsible contractors for Pilot Transportation Services. This requirement involves providing non-personal services to transport US Navy Harbor Pilots to and from ships within the Bay of Cadiz and at Naval Station Rota, Spain. The anticipated contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed price (FFP) agreement pursuant to FAR Part 12, featuring a five-year ordering period. Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement not exceeding three pages, including past performance and contract history, to the designated point of contact by November 2, 2026. The contractor must provide pilot boats available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, ensuring arrivals at least one hour prior to inbound pick-ups and 30 minutes prior to outbound departures. Each vessel must be manned by at least two English-speaking personnel, including a captain and a crew member, both certified in Basic First Aid and CPR. Compliance with Spanish maritime laws and various DoD and federal safety regulations is mandatory. Performance will be monitored by Harbor Pilots and the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) via a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. Pricing will be structured around specific exhibit line-item numbers for standard transport, government cancellations, consecutive service discounts, and government-caused delays.
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The United States Marine Corps, through the MCIEast Cherry Point Satellite Contracting Office, is soliciting firm-fixed-price quotations for professional services to tow the decommissioned Cyclone Class Patrol Craft, ex-USS Tornado (PC-14), from the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in Pennsylvania to Brandt Island Shoal in Pamlico Sound, North Carolina. The vessel is intended for use as a static maritime target on the Bombing Target 9 range to support Department of Defense training exercises. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive project management, including surveys, permitting, boat leasing, rigging, transit, and final placement. The period of performance is scheduled from January 4, 2027, through May 31, 2027, with final acceptance contingent upon the vessel being placed at the designated location during an approved high-tide window and the signing of a formal receiving report. This requirement is a 100 percent set-aside for SBA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 488330. The government will award the contract based on a best-value process, evaluating price, technical ability, and past performance. Interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management and the Wide Area Workflow invoicing system. Quotations must be submitted electronically to the designated contract specialist by 12:00 PM EST on October 30, 2026. Submissions must include a completed SF1449, an insurance representation, a responsibility matrix for any subcontractors, and detailed technical capabilities demonstrating the ability to meet the performance work statement.
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Solicitation # RFI_Northeast_Ice_Breaking
The United States Coast Guard is issuing a Request for Information to identify commercially available icebreaking capabilities to support emergent domestic operations within the Coast Guard District Northeast area of responsibility. The primary objective is to maintain a safe Marine Transportation System for Northeast ports, facilitate the movement of critical cargo, and mitigate navigational risks such as ice jams that could cause localized flooding. The government is specifically seeking U.S.-flag, coastwise-qualified vessels under the Jones Act that hold a valid USCG Certificate of Inspection. Required operational capabilities include the ability to break ice ranging from 4 to 18 inches, with vessels available for up to 12 hours per day during daylight hours. The scope of performance covers various waterways in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, with a required mobilization date of January 2, 2027. The USCG anticipates providing a 72-hour notification for services and a minimum 7-day window for continuous support. This is a sources-sought RFI for market research and planning purposes under NAICS code 488330; it is not a formal solicitation, and no contract will be awarded directly from this announcement. Interested parties must submit their responses in Word or PDF format to the primary points of contact, Brady Gariano and Jeff Center, by November 13, 2026. Responses should include detailed company and vessel information, operational capabilities, and optional non-binding pricing to assist in government planning.
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Tugboat Services and Support, Vessel Technical Assessment, and Shipyard Maintenance, Operations, and Support
Solicitation # 80MSFC-Pegasus-2026
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Marshall Space Flight Center has issued a Request for Information (RFI) under solicitation number 80MSFC-Pegasus-2026 to conduct market research for the support and maintenance of the NASA Barge Pegasus. This effort seeks to identify capable commercial and non-commercial domestic contractors to provide tugboat services for transporting cargo along inland waterways and ocean routes between the Michoud Assembly Facility, Marshall Space Flight Center, Stennis Space Center, and Kennedy Space Flight Center. The scope of work includes day-to-day preventive maintenance, comprehensive technical assessments of vessel systems and cybersecurity protections, and shipyard maintenance involving scheduled dry-docking and structural repairs. All work must adhere to strict maritime standards, including American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), United States Coast Guard (USCG), MARPOL, and SOLAS regulations. Interested respondents must submit a maximum 15-page response by October 30, 2026, detailing their company overview, technical capabilities, operational plans, risk management strategies, and a Rough Order of Magnitude cost estimate. This RFI is issued pursuant to FAR Part 10 and Executive Order 14271 to determine the availability of cost-effective commercial solutions; it does not constitute a formal solicitation or a commitment to award a contract.
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NAICS

488330 - Navigational Services to Shipping

Place of Performance

WA, USA

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PM419030_OPT_3_MS.docx

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk
Contacts2 people available
OfficeNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA
Office AddressNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA
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LaToya N. SorrellContract Specialist
Courtney T. WoodleyContract Specialist

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04 SEPTEMBER 2019 THIS IS THE MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND NORFOLK, STRATEGIC SEALIFT PROGRAM SUPPORT OFFICE, N103 MARKET SURVEY NO. N32205-MS-PM4-19-030 SUBJECT: N32205-17-D-3504 OPTION PERIOD 3 THIS IS A MARKET SURVEY CONDUCTED BY THE SERVICE SUPPORT PROGRAM OFFICE OF MSC. IT IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY, AND YOUR RESPONSE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AN OFFER. THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DOES NOT COMMIT THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY ANY COSTS INCURRED IN THE PREPARATION OR SUBMISSION TO THIS MARKET SURVEY OR TO CONTRACT FOR SERVICES. THIS REQUEST FOR THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS TO DETERMINE WHETER AN OPTION ON AN EXISTING CONTRACT WILL BE EXCERCISED. SPECIFICS ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1. MSC REQUEST TWO U.S. FLAG TUGS TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY SUPPORT SERVICES, INCLUDING RESPONSES TO WEATHER CONDITIONS THREATENING VESSELS, PIERS, DRY-DOCKS, OR SHORE FACILITIES; SHIPBOARD FIRES; TUGS AGROUND; TUG EQUIPMENT FAILURES; DOWNED AIRCRAFT; OIL SPILLS; MISSIONS OF MERCY; COLLISIONS; AMMUNITION MISHAPS; SEARCH-AND-RESCUE OPERATIONS; SHIPBOARD CASUALTY; AND NATIONAL DEFENSE EMERGENCY FOR THE EVERETT, WA AREA. 2. THIS CONTRACT REQUIRES TWO U.S. FLAG TUGS TO PROVIDE HARBOR SUPPORT SERVICES AND SHIP HANDLING FOR THE EVERETT, WA AREA. THE NUMBER OF TUGS WILL VARY DEPENDING ON SEVERITY OF CONDITIONS AND THE EXPECTED SCOPE OF WORK. THE CONTRACT IS FOR ALL TUG REQUIREMENTS THAT CANNOT BE SATISFIED WITH GOVERNMENT OWNED EQUIPMENT. THE ACTUAL WORK MAY VARY CONSIDERABLY FROM THE SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATES CONTAINED HEREIN. 3. THE FOLLOWING LIST, ALL-INCLUSIVE IN NEITHER SCOPE NOR DESCRIPTION, IS ILLUSTRATIVE OF THE SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED UNDER THIS CONTRACT: a. TOWING, TWISTING, MOORING, BERTHING, DOCKING, STREAMING, SHIFTING, ASSISTING, PULLING, AND ESCORTING THOSE VESSEL TYPES IDENTIFIED IN ATTACHMENTS TO THIS CONTRACT AND MISCELLANEOUS OTHER VESSELS, BARGES, SUBMARINES, CRAFTS, HULLS, SLEDS, DERRICKS, LIGHTERS, AND OBJECTS OF WHATSOEVER NATURE INCLUDING ANYTHING CARRIED THEREON. GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO USE GOVERNMENT-OWNED, CONTROLLED, OR CHARTERED TUGS OR TUGS SEPARATELY OR JOINTLY WITH OWNER'S TUGS IN THE PERFORMANCE OF ANY SERVICES LISTED IN THIS CONTRACT. b. TRANSFERS OF PILOTS AND GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL BY TUG. c. EMERGENCY SUPPORT SERVICES, AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. d. LINE HANDLING. e. PROVIDING PERSONNEL (OTHER THAN A RIDING CREW) TO GO ABOARD A TOW. f. OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE SHALL PROVIDE ADEQUATE STAFF AND COMMUNICATIONS TO PROMPTLY RESPOND TO GOVERNMENT'S REQUESTS FOR SERVICES UNDER THIS CONTRACT ON A 24-HOUR-DAY BASIS. 4. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: PERIOD DURATION COMMENCEMENT DATE END DATE OPTION THREE 366 DAYS 1 OCTOBER 2019 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 5. SERVICES SHALL BE DELIVERED WITHIN THE FOLLOWING NOTIFICATION TIMES; THE TUG(S) SHALL BE ON-SITE READY TO PERFORM: TIME NOTIFICATION/RESPONSE TIME STRAIGHT-TIME 0800-1700 LOCAL TIME, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, EXCLUDING FEDERAL HOLIDAYS 1 HOUR OVERTIME 1701-0759 LOCAL TIME, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY; 1701 FRIDAY THROUGH 0759 MONDAY; ALL FEDERAL HOLIDAYS. 1 HOUR NOTE: CONTRACTORS SHALL RESPOND TO EMERGENCIES WITH UTMOST DISPATCH. 6. WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHICAL REGIONS LISTED BELOW, TUG(S) 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 SAFELY AFLOAT EXCEPT IN HARBORS OR WATERS WHERE GROUNDINGS ARE CUSTOM OF THE PORT. GEOGRAPHICAL REGION EVERETT, WA 7. SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATES: THE FOLLOWING ESTIMATES ARE NOT A GUARANTEE OF WORK. THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR ESTIMATION PURPOSES ONLY. ANY DIFFERENCE IN THE ACTUAL NUMBERS OR WORKLOAD EXPERIENCED SHALL NOT FORM THE BASIS FOR ANY CLAIM OR EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENT. PERIOD CALL OUTS ESTIMATE OF HOURS PER CALL-OUT ESTIMATED OVERTIME PER TUG OPTION THREE 16 3 16 OPTION FOUR 16 3 16 *THE TUGS WILL OPERATE APPROXIMATELY TWELEVE (12) HOURS PER YEAR DURING OVERTIME. THIS ESTIMATE SHALL NOT BE BASIS FOR A CLAIM 8. THE TUG UNDER THIS CONTRACT SHALL HAVE THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM CHARACTERISTICS: CHARACTERISTIC MINIMUM CHARACTERISTIC MINIMUM FLAG USA CLASSIFICATION N/A PROPULSION TYPE TWIN SCREW OR BETTER ENDURANCE NA SHAFT HORSEPOWER 750 SHP BOLLARD PULL: N/A TRANSIT SPEED 12 KTS NOMINAL DRAFT: 6 FT SEWAGE CAPACITY N/A NOMINAL LENGTH OVER ALL: 44 FT SURFACE CONFIGURATION CONFIGURED TO PREVENT METAL-TO-HULL CONTACT WITH SURFACE VESSELS. SURFACE FENDERING NON-MARKING FENDERING SYSTEM (EG. CANVAS), CLEAN AND SUFFICIENT TO PREVENT METAL-TO-METAL CONTACT WITH SURFACE VESSELS. SUBSURFACE CONFIGURATION N/A SUBSURFACE FENDERING N/A LINES SUFFICIENT FOR SERVICES PERFORMED UNDER THIS CONTRACT. NOMINAL AIR DRAFT: 24 FT NOMINAL BEAM: 16 FT FIRE-FIGHTING CAPABILITY 3" MONITOR CAPSTANS/WINCHES SUFFICIENT FOR SERVICES PERFORMED UNDER THIS CONTRACT WITH MINIMUM SAFE WORKING LOADS OF 7,000 LBS. NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT MINIMUM REQUIRED BY THE U.S.C.G. FOR INLAND AND INTERNATIONAL WATERS INCLUDING FATHOMETER AND MARINE RADAR. COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT MINIMUM REQUIRED BY THE US COAST GUARD AND FCC FOR INLAND AND INTERNATIONAL WATERS. CAPABILITY TO PROVIDE TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION OF FREQUENCIES OF CH 12, CH 13, AND CH 16. 9. PRICING SHEET: DAILY RATE: THE DAILY RATE SHALL BE INCLUSIVE OF WEEKENDS, HOLIDAYS AND OVERTIME, BASED ON THE REQUIRED AVAILABILITY ABOVE. DAILY RATE IS EXCLUSIVE OF FUEL, WHICH SHALL BE SUPPLIED/REIMBURSED BY THE GOVERNMENT. OPTION PERIOD 3 TUG #1 DAILY RATE $ TUG #2 DAILY RATE $ TUG #1 OVERTIME RATE $ TUG #2 OVERTIME RATE $ TUG #1 POSITIONING FEES $ TUG #2 POSITIONING FEES $ TUG #1 MOBILIZATION / DEMOBILIZATION $ TUG #2 MOBILIZATION / DEMOBILIZATION $ 10. FUEL CONSUPTION RATES: KNOTS (NM) NET BBLS PER DAY OPERATING RANGE 01> 02> 03> 04> 05> 06> 07> 08> 09> 10> 11> 12> 13> 14> 15> 11. INTERESTED PARTIES SHALL FURNISH THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM INFORMATION: A) NAME OF COMPANY; POINT OF CONTACT, TELEPHONE NUMBER, FAX NUMBER, ADDRESS, AND E- MAIL ADDRESS B) BUSINESS SIZE STATUS AND DEMONSTRATE HOW THE COMPANY WILL PERFORM AT MINIMUM 51% OF THE REQUIREMENT. C) BRIEF SUMMARY OF COMPANY HISTORY RELATIVE TO SIMILAR REQUIREMENTS D) AFFIRM THE COMPANY IS FINANCIALLY CAPABLE OF MEETING THE REQUIREMENT E) ESTIMATED DAILY OR OTHER TERM COST/PRICE TO PROVIDE THE ABOVE SERVICES (SEE PRICING SHEET ABOVE) F) ANY PERTINENT QUESTIONS/CONCERNS 12. REPONSE/CLOSING DATE: WE REQUEST THAT THE ABOVE INFORMATION BE PROVIDED NO LATER THAN 10 SEPTEMBER 2019 AT 1400. EASTERN TIME. RESPONSES SHALL BE EMAILED TO contact@example.gov AND LATOYA contact@example.gov. THE POINT OF CONTACT FOR THIS MARKET SURVEY IS COURTNEY WOODLEY AT +1 (555) 000-0000 AND LATOYA SORRELL AT +1 (555) 000-0000. SIGNED: LORRIE LEEDY, CONTRACTING OFFICER, COMSC, N103

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