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.