DRY CARGO TUGCON

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is issuing Sources‑Sought Notice N32205‑SS‑PM4‑26‑012 for market research on a U.S.–flag, ocean‑certified tug capable of towing the YRBM‑32 berthing barge (688 MT, 146‑ft length) from Joint Base Pearl Harbor‑Hickam, HI to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, WA. The mission consists of a single voyage scheduled for 5 Jan 2026 – 23 Jan 2026, with a four‑day laytime window (29 Dec 2025 – 5 Jan 2026). Required tug characteristics include construction ≥ 1970, sufficient bollard pull to tow at a minimum of 6 knots in Beaufort 5 conditions, internet and satellite‑phone capability, and compliance with the U.S. Navy Tow Manual (SL740‑AA‑MAN‑010). Offerors must submit a complete tow package—including vessel specifications, COI, photos, IMO/Call‑Sign/Inmarsat numbers, a lump‑sum price (covering up to four days at the destination and demurrage), and a detailed transit plan with route planning, ports of refuge and entry restrictions. Position/status reports are required twice daily while in port (0000Z/1200Z) and four times daily at sea (0000Z/0600Z/1200Z/1800Z), plus on arrival, departure, and as requested for force‑protection reasons. An Independent Marine Surveyor (IMS) must be proposed by the contractor, approved by MSC, and included in the lump‑sum price to perform technical oversight, tow package verification, and issuance of a towing certificate per Appendix H of the Navy Tow Manual. Responses must be emailed to David C. Anaya (david.c.anaya.civ@us.navy.mil) no later than 1100 hours ET, Tuesday 18 Nov 2025. Offerors must provide company name, UEI, business size, and indicate small‑business status (NAICS 483111, ≤ 1,050 employees). If not a small business, a narrative on subcontracting opportunities is required. Additional requirements include a pre‑tow conference at Pearl Harbor (no later than 24 hours before tow) with tug captain, MSC, sponsor, and IMS, and compliance with 46 CFR Chapter 1, Subchapter M (towing vessels).

Notice ID

c3ca8ebada954e2c90b704cdc7a38b1d

Solicitation Number

N32205-SS-PM4-26-012

NAICS Code

483111

Classification Code

V124