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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on April 27, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Harbor Tugboat Operations and Ship Handling Services

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NAICS: 488330
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Solicitation # M6700127Q1001
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.
Commanding General

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5 days ago

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NAICS: 488330
New
Federal
Northeast Ice-Breaking
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.
Base Boston

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7 days ago

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in 17 days
NAICS: 488330
Federal
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.
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center

POSTED

29 days ago

DEADLINE

in 3 days

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The contract is for U.S.-flagged tugboat services to support Navy and foreign military vessels at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, covering towing, berthing, docking, escorting, and emergency response operations. All services must be performed by vessels that are U.S.-flagged and operated by qualified personnel to ensure compliance with maritime regulations and national security requirements. The work is critical to maintaining the operational readiness and safety of military vessels in a high-traffic, strategically vital port environment. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 488330 for other water transportation support services, and the place of performance is specifically designated as JBPHH with a zip code of 96860. It was posted on April 27, 2026, with a response deadline of April 29, 2026, at 10:00 PM local time. The contracting activity is under the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Pearl Harbor, which is part of the Department of Defense, emphasizing the mission-critical nature of the services required in support of national defense operations.

General Info

U.S.-flagged tug services for Navy and foreign vessels at JBPHH, supporting towing, docking, and emergency response.

NAICS

488330 - Navigational Services to Shipping

Place of Performance

JBPHH, HI, 96860, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of N0060426TUGS.

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V125 - SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE - TUG BOAT SERVICES

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Navsup Flt Logistics Ctr Pearl Harbor
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Provide U.S.-flagged tugboat services for towing, berthing, docking, escorting, and emergency response for Navy and foreign military vessels at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

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