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Tugboat Services (Towing/Assistance)

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Response Deadline10/19/2026, 01:00:00 PM UTC

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This small business set-aside subcontract involves providing specialized tugboat services for the NOAA Ship PISCES at MOC-A in Norfolk, Virginia. The selected contractor will support prime contractors on NOAA maritime projects by performing up to three evolutions that include the physical towing, pushing, or positioning of the vessel. To qualify, providers must utilize marine tugboats capable of handling the PISCES and provide three references for similar vessel towing completed within the last three years. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 488330 and requires the successful completion of all three vessel evolutions.

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Small business subcontract for specialized tugboat services for NOAA Ship PISCES in Norfolk.

Agency

Department Of Commerce Noaa

NAICS

488330 - Navigational Services to Shipping

Place of Performance

MO

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of 1333MK27Q0003.

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PROVIDE TWO TUGS AND ONE PILOT NOAA SHIP PISCES

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PostedOct 16

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Response DeadlineOct 19

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Noaa

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Provides tugboat assistance for prime contractors on NOAA maritime projects, specifically for the NOAA Ship PISCES at MOC-A Norfolk, VA. Performs up to three evolutions involving the physical towing, pushing, or positioning of the vessel. Requires marine tugboats capable of handling the PISCES and proof of three similar vessel towing references from the last three years. Delivers the successful completion of three vessel evolutions.

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