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Marine Towing Services – Ocean-Going Tug Operation

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Submission Closed08/28/2026, 11:00:00 AM EDT

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NAICS: 483111

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This subcontract opportunity, issued by the Department of Defense via Mschq Norfolk, requires the provision of a U.S.-flagged, ocean-going tug to transport the USNS CATAWBA from Subic Bay, Philippines, to Honolulu, Hawaii. The selected vessel must possess sufficient bollard pull to maintain a speed of 6 knots under Beaufort 5 conditions and must strictly adhere to the guidelines set forth in the U.S. Navy Towing Manual. The project is categorized under NAICS code 483111 and is designated as a total Small Business Set Aside. Interested parties must submit their responses by August 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM.

General Info

DoD seeks US-flagged tug to tow USNS CATAWBA from Philippines to Hawaii by 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight Transportation

Place of Performance

VA, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of N3220526R6131.

The full solicitation package (9 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedAug 24

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Response DeadlineAug 28

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Submission Closed

08/28/2026, 11:00:00 AM EDT

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

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Full Description

Provide a U.S.-flagged, ocean-going tug with sufficient bollard pull to tow USNS CATAWBA from Subic Bay, Philippines to Honolulu, Hawaii at 6 knots in Beaufort 5 conditions, compliant with U.S. Navy Towing Manual.