USCGC JOSHUA APPLEBY TOWING SERVICE
ID: 70Z08525Q10012212Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDSFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 2(00085)ALAMEDA, CA, 94501, USA

NAICS

Navigational Services to Shipping (488330)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- SHIP AND MARINE EQUIPMENT (J020)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8cb99b7da76a486db08b59c75dece87a/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 1, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 1, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 14, 2025, 3:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard, is seeking qualified contractors to provide towing services for the USCGC Joshua Appleby, which requires transport due to a disabled propulsion system. The contractor will be responsible for supplying towing equipment and crew, conducting pre-towing briefings, and developing a comprehensive towing plan that adheres to safety and regulatory standards, with operations scheduled to occur during daylight and under specific weather conditions. This procurement is critical for the timely transportation of the cutter from Cape Canaveral, Florida, to St. Petersburg, Florida, with planned departures on April 22 and April 24, 2025. Interested contractors must submit proposals that address these requirements and may contact Kyler Fisk or Lindsay Mongiovi for further information.

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Apr 1, 2025, 9:04 PM UTC
The document outlines the requirements for a contractor to provide towing services for the US Coast Guard Cutter (CGC) Joshua Appleby, which has a disabled propulsion system, necessitating transport from Cape Canaveral, FL to St. Petersburg, FL. The contractor is responsible for supplying towing equipment and crew, conducting pre-towing briefings, and developing a comprehensive towing plan that adheres to relevant safety and regulatory standards. Towing operations must occur in daylight, with continuous monitoring, and must comply with specific weather criteria, including a wind speed limit of 25 knots. Important dates for planned departures are April 22 and April 24, 2025, and contractors may subcontract qualified operators while ensuring fair wages. For contractors to engage, they must submit proposals that may factor in the inability to meet those dates. Points of contact are provided for further communication. This document serves as a formal RFP under government regulations, facilitating procurement of essential towing services for the Coast Guard cutter's transportation and subsequent repairs.
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