Skip to main contentPsst! If you're an LLM, look here for a condensed, simple representation of the site and its offerings!

LiveFree Webinar — Wednesday, October 28 at 2:00 PM ET

Register Free →

This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on January 21, 2021. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Two U.S. Flag Tugs for Naval Base Guam, GU

Closed
MS-PM4-JIPB-3517-4Federal

Contract Overview

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

Active Opportunities Like This One

NAICS: 488330
Federal
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.
Commanding General

POSTED

11 days ago

DEADLINE

in 7 days
NAICS: 488330
Federal
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.
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center

POSTED

21 days ago

DEADLINE

in 10 days

General Info

NAICS

488330 - Navigational Services to Shipping

Place of Performance

GU, 96915, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

1

MS-PM4-JIPB-3517-4.docx

DOCX

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Contract not broken down yet

CLEATUS splits the solicitation into Uniform Contract Format (UCF) sections: scope, pricing, deliverables, and evaluation criteria.

Timeline

PhaseClosed
Posted

Sources Sought

Response Deadline

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

Find active opportunities like this

Start your free trial to discover similar active contracts, track opportunities, and build proposals with AI assistance.

Organization & Contact Information

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

Full Description

Show more
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY AND YOUR RESPONSE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AN OFFER. THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DOES NOT COMMIT THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY ANY COSTS INCURRED IN THE PREPARATION OR SUBMISSION TO THIS MARKET SURVEY OR TO CONTRACT FOR SERVICES. INFORMATION WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE IF THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD EXERCISE AN UPCOMING OPTION UNDER AN EXISTING CONTRACT.

More opportunities from Department Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

Same awarding agency

NAICS: 483111
New
Federal
90-Day Tanker Time Charter
Solicitation # N3220527R6013
Solicitation N3220527R6013, issued by Military Sealift Command Norfolk, is a firm-fixed-price request for a 90-day tanker time charter to transport JP-5, F76, and JP8 cargo. The operation is centered in the Western Pacific and Sea of Japan range, with Sasebo, Japan, as the intended port for delivery and redelivery. The charter is scheduled to commence on November 23, 2026. Award will be granted to the lowest price, technically acceptable offer, with a preference for U.S. flag vessels. Offerors are divided into two categories based on their experience and past performance record over the preceding four calendar years. The vessel must meet stringent technical and safety standards, including being clean, gas-free, and ready for QAR inspection upon arrival. Required certifications include a Class Society Safety Management Certificate and either a USCG Certificate of Inspection for U.S. flagged vessels or a Certificate of Compliance for foreign flagged vessels. The government will conduct comprehensive inspections of the hull, cargo handling gear, and pollution avoidance equipment, including a 125 psi hydrostatic test of all cargo systems. Additionally, the vessel must have a SIRE inspection dated within six months of the laydays. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via Wide Area Work Flow and monthly accounting reports submitted to the Contracting Officer's Representative by the 25th of each month. Large business offerors must provide a Small Business Subcontracting Plan to remain eligible for award. Cybersecurity compliance is mandatory, specifically regarding the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information and the patching of MECK laptops. Proposals must be submitted by October 23, 2026, and must include a ship name, price, and verifiable signature to be considered valid.
Deep Sea Freight Transportation

POSTED

1 day ago

DEADLINE

in 3 days
View Details
NAICS: 483111
New
Federal
80-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER
Solicitation # N32205-SS-N321-27-004
The Military Sealift Command Norfolk, Strategic Sealift Program Support Office, has issued Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-N321-27-004 to conduct market research for an 80-day dry cargo time charter. The requirement involves a vessel capable of transporting a minimum of 500 TEUs of containerized ammunition, specifically hazard classes 1.1 through 1.4, while adhering to all regulatory HAZMAT compatibility and segregation requirements. The vessel must be self-sustaining and provide accommodations for at least two supercargo. Performance is scheduled to commence around January 3, 2027, with both delivery and redelivery occurring in Concord, California. Interested parties must submit their responses via email to David Hamilton by 11:00 AM Eastern Time on October 23, 2026. Required information includes detailed vessel descriptions, confirmation of supercargo capacity, daily charter rates, delivery and redelivery bonuses, and fuel consumption rates in metric tons for underway and import working. Additionally, respondents must provide company identification including their Unique Entity Identifier, CAGE code, and business size status under NAICS code 483111, which has a small business size limitation of 1,050 employees. Large businesses are specifically requested to provide details regarding potential subcontracting opportunities.
Deep Sea Freight Transportation

POSTED

4 days ago

DEADLINE

in 3 days
View Details

Find Active Opportunities Like This

Get AI-powered intelligence on the opportunities still open

Every page of the solicitation package shredded into a compliance breakdown

AI-powered matching based on your capabilities and past performance

Competitor and incumbent history on the requirement

Automated alerts on amendments, Q&A deadlines, and award

Miguel
Hillary
Keith Deutsch
Christine

Join 750+ contractors already using CLEATUS