Harbor Tugboat Operations and Crewing

The contract seeks proposals for harbor tugboat services in Norfolk, Virginia, specifically to support dry cargo vessel operations including berthing, unberthing, and towing. All services must be performed by fully staffed crews that comply with the Surface Combatant Award standards, ensuring qualified personnel are on board at all times. The work is critical to safe and efficient port operations and will be conducted under a subcontract arrangement, exclusively open to small businesses as part of a total Small Business Set Aside under SBA guidelines. The North American Industry Classification System code 483111 applies, indicating the focus on water transportation of freight and cargo. The solicitation was posted on July 30, 2026, with responses due by August 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT. The contracting activity is managed by Mschq Norfolk under the Department of Defense, though no specific office address or point of contact details are provided. Operations will take place at the port facilities in Norfolk, Virginia, with no additional geographic restrictions specified. Proposers must ensure full compliance with staffing, safety, and regulatory requirements to meet the Department of Defense’s operational needs for vessel assistance in this active maritime hub.