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Open-Ocean Towing Vessel and Crew

Active

Federal

Response Deadline10/06/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

Contract Overview

Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

NAICS

488310 - Port and Harbor Operations

Place of Performance

VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of N32205-SS-PM4-26-176.

The full solicitation package (1 document), 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

PostedSep 30

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Response DeadlineOct 6

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Response Deadline

10/06/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTCin 5 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 tow of EX-FORT WORTH (LCS-3) and EX-LAKE ERIE (CG-70) for prime contractors on Military Sealift Command (MSC) projects. Manages tow itineraries, navigation, and customs delivery at destination. Utilizes tow vessels with verified bollard pull capacity and certified tow wires. Requires COI, COD, and Master’s Towing Endorsement. Delivers the vessels to the designated destination site.

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