Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet (SBRF) Tug Services Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking to establish a multiple award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Tug Services at the Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet in Benicia, California. The BPA aims to secure reliable towing services for intra-fleet ship movements, mooring maintenance, and barge transportation within the anchorage. The contract is divided into two distinct pools: Pool One, which includes tug boats with 3000+ horsepower suitable for ship moves and mooring activities, will be open to all qualified bidders; and Pool Two, comprising push boats with 1000+ horsepower for barge movement, will be set aside exclusively for small businesses. Bidders are not required to respond to both pools to be considered for award, and evaluation will be conducted separately for each pool based on submission instructions and criteria outlined in the solicitation. The solicitation, identified by the number 6991PE25Q000004, was posted on May 20, 2025, with a response deadline of May 23, 2025. The contract incorporates wage requirements compliant with the Service Contract Act, as detailed in Wage Determination No. 2015-5419 Revision 28, which establishes minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for workers in Colorado, applicable to the contract period. The procurement emphasizes a partial small business set-aside, encouraging small business participation, and provides contact information for inquiries. The overall objective is to ensure the fleet's operational needs are met through a flexible, competitively awarded BPA that supports intra-fleet logistics and maintenance activities within the specified anchorage area.