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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on September 3, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Jones Act Compliant Harbor Tug Provision

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This subcontract through the Department of Defense involves the provision of four U.S. flag, Jones Act-compliant tugs to support prime contractors on MSC harbor projects at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The selected provider will perform essential maritime operations, including towing, twisting, mooring, berthing, docking, and escorting for submarines, barges, and other crafts. To ensure operational readiness, the tugs must be available 24/7 and equipped with radar, propeller guards, and clean non-marking fendering. Compliance requirements include maintaining a USCG Certificate of Inspection and a Certificate of Documentation with coastwise endorsement. The project falls under NAICS code 488330 and is managed by Mschq Norfolk, with the primary place of performance located in Pearl City.

General Info

DoD subcontract for four Jones Act tugs providing maritime operations at Pearl Harbor.

NAICS

488330 - Navigational Services to Shipping

Place of Performance

Pearl City, HI, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of N3220526R6054.

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Supplies four U.S. flag, Jones Act-compliant tugs for prime contractors on MSC harbor support projects at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Performs towing, twisting, mooring, berthing, docking, and escorting of submarines, barges, and crafts. Utilizes tugs equipped with clean non-marking fendering, propeller guards, and radar. Requires USCG Certificate of Inspection and Certificate of Documentation with coastwise endorsement. Delivers operational tugboats available 24/7.

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