Dry Cargo TUGCON; USWC to Far East
ID: N32205-SS-PM4-24-131Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYMSC NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

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Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: MARINE CHARTER (V124)

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https://sam.gov/opp/3955e46f6f5d4fd497aeb773d6eef25f/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command’s Norfolk Strategic Sealift Program Support Office, is seeking information on the availability and pricing for a U.S. flag, ocean-going certified tug to tow the berthing barge YRBM-57 from Naval Base San Diego, CA, to Naval Base Yokosuka, Japan. The requirement includes a single trip scheduled between November 1 and 8, 2024, with the towing operation commencing around November 11, 2024, necessitating a tug with a bollard pull of 55.29 metric tons and the capability for continuous towing without fuel stops. Interested parties are invited to submit vessel details, pricing estimates, and business size information by September 24, 2024, while ensuring compliance with federal small business standards. For further inquiries, contact Matthew Price at matthew.r.price40.civ@us.navy.mil or Danny Davis at danny.w.davis1.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    SS-24-131 SS Notice.pdf
    The Military Sealift Command’s Norfolk Strategic Sealift Program Support Office issued a Source Sought Notice (No. N32205-SSN-PM4-131) seeking information on the availability and pricing for a U.S. flag, ocean-going certified tug to tow the berthing barge YRBM-57. The requirement is for a single trip from Naval Base San Diego, CA, to Naval Base Yokosuka, Japan, scheduled between November 1 and 8, 2024, with the tow commencing around November 11, 2024. Key specifications for the tug include a bollard pull of 55.29 metric tons and the capacity for continuous towing without fuel stops. The contractor must provide navigation and safety equipment, along with a qualified marine surveyor for towing certification. Interested parties are invited to submit vessel details, pricing estimates, and business size information by September 24, 2024. The notice also emphasizes compliance with federal regulations regarding small business standards. This notice serves to gauge interest and gather information rather than initiate a contract or procurement, indicating the government's intention to explore feasible options for the towing mission.
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