Dry Cargo Tug Services

The Military Sealift Command is seeking information about the price and availability of a U.S. flag, ocean-going certified tug capable of towing berthing barge YRBM-32 from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, WA during the period of 05 January - 23 January 2026.

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N32205-SS-PM4-26-012
Nov 18, 2026 04:00 PM
Nov 12, 2025 06:44 PM
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David Anaya
david.c.anaya.civ@us.navy.mil
+15642268419
9276 3RD AVE BLDG LP26 NORFOLK , VA 23511-2313 USA
Description

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is conducting market research to gather information on the price and availability of a U.S. flag, ocean-going certified tug for an open-ocean tow mission. The requirement involves towing berthing barge YRBM-32 from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, WA, between January 5th and January 23rd, 2026. The selected tug must be built in 1970 or later and have sufficient bollard pull to tow the barge at a minimum speed of six knots. The tug must have internet and satellite phone capability. The contractor will be responsible for providing a comprehensive towing package, including steady-state tow line tension calculations, speeds of advance, weather conditions and limits, and a sketch of the tow configuration. An independent marine surveyor will be required to perform detailed technical evaluations and oversight.

Classification Codes
NAICS483111Deep Sea Freight Transportation
PSCV124Marine Charter for Things
Smart Codes
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Timeline
Nov 12, 2025-Published Date
Dec 29, 2025-Laydays Commencing
Jan 5, 2026-Laydays Cancelling
Nov 18, 2026-Response Date
Dec 3, 2026-Inactive Date
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