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U.S. Flag Ocean-Going Towing Service

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Response Deadline09/25/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity with the Department of Defense, specifically Mschq Norfolk, involves the ocean-going towage of the Ex-GERMANTOWN vessel from San Diego, California, to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The service is performed for prime contractors on Military Sealift Command projects and requires the use of a U.S. Flag, Jones Act compliant tug built after 1970. The selected vessel must possess sufficient bollard pull to handle a 15,500 LT vessel and maintain a minimum tow speed of 6 knots in Beaufort 5 conditions, adhering to the U.S. Navy Towing Manual. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 488210. Interested parties must respond by September 25, 2026, to provide the necessary towing services and ensure the successful delivery of the vessel to its destination in Pearl Harbor.

General Info

DoD subcontract for towing Ex-GERMANTOWN from San Diego to Pearl Harbor by 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq NorfolkView Agency

NAICS

488210 - Support Activities for Rail TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

CA, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of N3220526R6135.

The full solicitation package (4 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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TUGCON; Jones Act Open-Ocean Tow

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Timeline

PostedSep 18

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Response DeadlineSep 25

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

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Performs the towage of the Ex-GERMANTOWN vessel for prime contractors on Military Sealift Command (MSC) projects from San Diego, CA, to Pearl Harbor, HI. Maintains minimum tow speed of 6 knots in Beaufort 5 conditions per the U.S. Navy Towing Manual (SL740-AA-MAN-010). Requires a U.S. Flag, Jones Act compliant ocean-going tug built after 1970 with sufficient bollard pull for a 15,500 LT vessel. Delivers the tow vessel to Pearl Harbor.

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