Sources Sought for Pearl Harbor Tug Support
ID: SS-26-018Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYMSCHQ NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

NAICS

Navigational Services to Shipping (488330)

PSC

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

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1725ab8077864a6f85aa8c7df40ad06b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command (MSC), is seeking information for a potential contract to acquire four U.S. flag tractor tugs for harbor support and ship handling at Naval Base Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The requirement includes time-chartered tugs for a period starting March 1, 2027, with a one-year firm period and multiple one-year and 11-month options, concluding on January 31, 2032. These tugs will provide essential services such as towing, pilot transfers, emergency support, and line handling, available 24/7, and must meet specific operational characteristics. Interested parties are required to submit company details, financial capability, tug specifications, estimated daily rates, and fuel consumption rates by December 9, 2025, to Ashley M. Smith-Sallinger or Stephanie Ricker via the provided contact information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ashley M. Smith-Sallinger
    15642267556
    ashley.m.smith357.civ@us.navy.mil
    Stephanie Ricker
    (564) 226-4357
    stephanie.ricker.civ@us.navy.mil
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    SS-26-018_Pearl Harbor Tugs Recompete.docx
    The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is seeking information for a potential contract to acquire four U.S. flag tractor tugs for harbor support and ship handling at Naval Base Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This Request for Information (RFI) outlines a requirement for time-chartered tugs for a period commencing March 1, 2027, with a one-year firm period and multiple one-year and 11-month options, ending January 31, 2032. Services include towing, pilot transfers, emergency support, and line handling, available 24/7. Tugs must meet specific characteristics, including propulsion type, bollard pull, and various equipment standards. The contract type is Firm Fixed Price with pass-through elements. Interested parties must provide company details, financial capability, tug specifications, estimated daily rates, and fuel consumption rates by December 9, 2025.
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