Maritime Crewing and Labor Supply for Tug Operations

The contract seeks qualified U.S. citizen tug masters and crew to provide labor for the operation and maintenance of tugboats at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, ensuring full compliance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations and all contract-specific requirements. Services must include round-the-clock emergency response support, with personnel expected to be ready at all times to respond to maritime incidents and operational demands. The work is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration, and is governed by the NAICS code 483111 for water transportation of cargo. The solicitation was posted on May 7, 2026, with a strict response deadline of May 8, 2026, at 10:00 PM Eastern Time, indicating an extremely compressed evaluation window. Performance location is specifically designated as JBPHH with a ZIP code of 96860, and the contracting activity is managed by the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Pearl Harbor under the Department of Defense. All proposed crew must be U.S. citizens, properly credentialed, and capable of maintaining operational readiness under demanding maritime conditions, with adherence to federal safety, security, and labor standards being non-negotiable.