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Open-Ocean Towage Vessel Charter

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Response Deadline11/06/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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This small business set-aside subcontract, issued by the Department of Defense for Mschq Norfolk, involves providing open-ocean towage services for Military Sealift Command projects. The contractor is responsible for the transport of the ex-FORT WORTH and ex-LAKE ERIE vessels from San Diego to destinations in Washington and Hawaii. The scope of work includes providing ocean-going tugs, qualified crews, and all necessary towing gear, while managing transit and route planning and submitting regular position reports. To ensure compliance and safety, the contractor must maintain a USCG Certificate of Inspection and a Certificate of Documentation. The primary objective is the secure delivery and release of the vessels at their designated destination ports. Performance for this contract is centered in Bremerton, and the solicitation is categorized under NAICS code 488310.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

NAICS

488310 - Port and Harbor Operations

Place of Performance

Bremerton, WA, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of N3220527R6016.

The full solicitation package (4 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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TUGCON; OPEN-OCEAN TOW

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Timeline

PostedOct 30

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Response DeadlineNov 6

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

11/06/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTCin 7 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

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Performs open-ocean towing for prime contractors on Military Sealift Command projects, specifically moving the ex-FORT WORTH and ex-LAKE ERIE from San Diego to Washington and Hawaii. Provides ocean-going tugs, crew, and towing gear. Executes transit plans, route planning, and submits position reports. Requires USCG Certificate of Inspection and Certificate of Documentation. Delivers the safe delivery and release of vessels at destination ports.

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