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This Subcontract opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on September 18, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Heavy-Duty Towing Gear and Hardware Supply

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This subcontract, managed by the Department of Defense for Mschq Norfolk, involves the supply of specialized heavy-duty towing gear and hardware. The scope of work includes providing high-tensile strength towing cables, bridles, and shackles necessary to secure a 15,500 LT vessel for ocean transit on Military Sealift Command projects. All equipment must adhere to the U.S. Navy Towing Manual specifications, and the provider is required to deliver a certified towing gear package accompanied by mill test reports for all load-bearing hardware. The opportunity is designated as a total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 332611. Interested parties must respond by September 25, 2026, following the posting date of September 18, 2026.

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DoD subcontract for heavy-duty towing gear for 15,500 LT vessel ocean transit.

NAICS

332611 - Spring (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing

Place of Performance

CA, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of N3220526R6135.

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TUGCON; Jones Act Open-Ocean Tow

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk
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Supplies specialized towing cables, bridles, and shackles for prime contractors on Military Sealift Command (MSC) projects to secure a 15,500 LT vessel for ocean transit. Provides high-tensile strength towing wire and hardware meeting U.S. Navy Towing Manual (SL740-AA-MAN-010) specifications. Requires mill test reports for all load-bearing hardware. Delivers a certified towing gear package.

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NAICS: 483111
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NAICS: 483111
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N3220525R6003 - SURTASS-E RFP
Solicitation # N3220525R6003
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