Jones Act Open-Ocean Tug Charter

The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command is seeking a U.S.-flag, Jones Act ocean-going tug for a one-voyage tow of the ex-GERMANTOWN from Naval Station San Diego to Pearl Harbor, including towing equipment, planning, reporting, and an independent marine surveyor.

United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > MSCHQ NORFOLK (MSC HQS)


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N3220526R6135_A0001
Sep 28, 2026 03:00 PM
Sep 25, 2026 06:54 PM
1 month
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brandon.a.page.civ@us.navy.mil
+15642261239
Virginia, USA
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Description

The Military Sealift Command is soliciting a firm-fixed-price spot charter for one U.S.-flag, Jones Act, ocean-going certified tug capable of towing the ex-GERMANTOWN, a 15,500-long-ton vessel measuring 617 feet in length, 84 feet in beam, and with a maximum draft of 20 feet 3 inches. The one-voyage mission is scheduled to commence on November 16, 2026, with departure from Naval Station San Diego, California, and destination at INACTSHIPS, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; the lump-sum price must include up to four days of laytime. The tug must meet specified age, bollard-pull, bunkering, communications, and towing-manual requirements. The contractor must provide towing hardware and safety equipment, prepare a comprehensive towing package and transit plan, provide vessel certifications and specifications, issue position reports, and obtain an independent marine surveyor. Offers must include at least the vessel name, price, and signature, along with the required vessel documentation, technical information, towing plan, and warranty acknowledging compliance with the solicitation and pro forma requirements.

Classification Codes
NAICS483111Deep Sea Freight Transportation
PSCV124Marine Charter for Things
Smart Codes
ocean vessel towingmarine charter servicestugboat operations
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 28, 2026 03:00 PM-Offer Due Date
Nov 16, 2026-Tow Commencement
Requirements
No
Documents
TitleDate Posted
26R6135_Re-open_A0001.pdfSep 25, 2026 12:00 PM
26R6135 RFP.pdfSep 25, 2026 12:00 PM
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