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TUGCON; OPEN-OCEAN TOW

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N3220526R6111Federal

Response Deadline07/06/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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The U.S. Navy, through the Office of MSCHQ Norfolk under the Department of Defense, is soliciting proposals for TUGCON; OPEN-OCEAN TOW under solicitation number N3220526R6111, which was posted on June 26, 2026. This procurement is a total small business set-aside as defined by FAR 19.5, exclusively available to small businesses as classified under NAICS code 483111, which pertains to coastal and inland water transportation. Proposals must be submitted by July 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, and the performance location is open ocean, with no specific city or state designated. The primary point of contact for inquiries is David Anaya, reachable at 564-226-8419 or david.c.anaya.civ@us.navy.mil, with Christopher Tomlin listed as the secondary contact. All relevant documents and further details are accessible via the official SAM.gov link provided.

General Info

U.S. Navy seeks small business for open-ocean tug towing under solicitation N3220526R6111, due July 6, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq NorfolkView Agency

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight Transportation View NAICS

Place of Performance

VA, JPN

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

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Wage Determination No. 2015-0213 Revision 40

PDF•wage-determination

Shipyard Data Template for Vessel Maintenance and Overhaul

XLSX•other

RFP N3220526R6111 Military Sealift Command Tug Charter

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedJun 26

Solicitation

Type ChangedJun 26

Solicitation → Presolicitation

Response DeadlineJul 6

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

07/06/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTCin 7 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

Contacts2 people available

OfficeNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

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Department Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

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Office AddressNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

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David Anaya

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Christopher Tomlin

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RFP N3220526R6111 AND ITS ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS ARE HEREBY POSTED.

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