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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on May 13, 2021. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Six Time Chartered Tugs-San Diego

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PM4-21-014Federal

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NAICS: 488330
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Hazardous Materials Packaging and Shipping ServicesThis subcontract for the Department of Defense, specifically the DLA Weapons Support Active Devices Division, involves providing specialized packaging, marking, and transportation services for hazardous materials. The contractor is responsible for ensuring all shipments are processed using HazMat-certified materials in strict accordance with MIL-STD-129, RP001, FED-STD-313, and TQ requirement IP025. All compliant shipments must be delivered to DLA Distribution in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The opportunity falls under NAICS code 488330 and requires the service provider to hold formal certification in hazardous materials handling and shipping. Interested parties must submit their responses by October 23, 2026, to support prime contractors on DLA Weapons Support projects.
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NAICS: 488330
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Ocean Towing and Transit (Philadelphia, PA to Pamlico Sound, NC)This subcontract involves the physical towing and transit of a decommissioned Cyclone Class Patrol Craft, the ex-USS Tornado PC-14, from the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard to Brandt Island Shoal, North Carolina. The selected contractor will utilize tugboats, rigging, and towing cables to transport the vessel and execute its final placement as a static maritime target for prime contractors on MCIEast Cherry Point projects. All operations must be conducted in strict compliance with Federal and North Carolina State safety and environmental regulations. The opportunity is designated as a sole source set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 488330. Managed by the Department of Defense for the Commanding General, the project requires the successful delivery and positioning of the vessel within the Pamlico Sound region. Responses for this requirement are due by October 27, 2026.
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NAICS: 488330
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Boat Tow
Solicitation # M6700127Q1001
Solicitation M6700127Q1001 is a firm fixed price requirement issued by the MCIEast Cherry Point Satellite Contracting Office for professional towing services. The contractor is tasked with transporting a decommissioned Cyclone Class Patrol Craft, the ex-USS Tornado (PC-14), from the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in Pennsylvania to a designated position at Brandt Island Shoal in Pamlico Sound, North Carolina. The vessel will serve as a static maritime target on the Bombing Target 9 range to support Department of Defense training exercises. The period of performance for this single-job requirement is scheduled from January 4, 2027, to May 31, 2027. This opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 488330. The scope of work is comprehensive, requiring the contractor to provide all personnel, equipment, insurance, permitting, and planning, including the submission of a detailed tow and safety plan for government approval. Award will be determined using the best value process and simplified acquisition procedures, evaluating price, technical ability, and past performance. Interested offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management and the Wide Area Workflow invoicing system. Quotes are due by 4:00 PM EDT on October 27, 2026, and must be submitted electronically to the primary point of contact, Jeffrey Penny.
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NAICS: 488330
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Tugboat Services and Support, Vessel Technical Assessment, and Shipyard Maintenance, Operations, and Support
Solicitation # 80MSFC-Pegasus-2026
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Marshall Space Flight Center has issued a Request for Information (RFI) under solicitation number 80MSFC-Pegasus-2026 to conduct market research for the support and maintenance of the NASA Barge Pegasus. This effort seeks to identify capable commercial and non-commercial domestic contractors to provide tugboat services for transporting cargo along inland waterways and ocean routes between the Michoud Assembly Facility, Marshall Space Flight Center, Stennis Space Center, and Kennedy Space Flight Center. The scope of work includes day-to-day preventive maintenance, comprehensive technical assessments of vessel systems and cybersecurity protections, and shipyard maintenance involving scheduled dry-docking and structural repairs. All work must adhere to strict maritime standards, including American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), United States Coast Guard (USCG), MARPOL, and SOLAS regulations. Interested respondents must submit a maximum 15-page response by October 30, 2026, detailing their company overview, technical capabilities, operational plans, risk management strategies, and a Rough Order of Magnitude cost estimate. This RFI is issued pursuant to FAR Part 10 and Executive Order 14271 to determine the availability of cost-effective commercial solutions; it does not constitute a formal solicitation or a commitment to award a contract.
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UK4 Tender Notice - 715869481/715926479 - DOEA/0084-ShipVetting 2027-2032
Solicitation # ocds-h6vhtk-0775ea
The Ministry of Defence is seeking an expert provider of vessel risk evaluation services to conduct assurance vetting of ocean tankers. This requirement covers vessels under direct contract to the Authority as well as those obtained by fuel suppliers for delivery to Authority sites, including spot market charters under Delivery Duty Paid conditions. A key deliverable includes providing annual Tanker Management and Self Assessment for two ships on long term charter. The contract is estimated to run for five years from February 19, 2027, to February 18, 2032, with an estimated value of 80,595 pounds excluding VAT. Award will be based on the Most Advantageous Tender, evaluated through a series of qualification, technical, and commercial envelopes via the Defence Sourcing Portal. The tender submission deadline is November 12, 2026.
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DENA - 15909 - Construct Water and Wastewater Distribution to Kennels AreaThe Department of the Interior is forecasting a project titled Construct Water and Wastewater Distribution to Kennels Area. This initiative falls under NAICS code 488330 and is intended to establish necessary water and wastewater infrastructure for the specified kennel facilities. The project is currently listed as a forecast with a posted date of September 2, 2026. Interested parties may contact Joni K. Seay or the Contract Support Center for further information regarding this requirement.

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Department Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

NAICS

488330 - Navigational Services to Shipping

Place of Performance

San Diego, CA, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk
Contacts2 people available
OfficeNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk
Office AddressNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA
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