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This is a sources sought notice from the Military Sealift Command (MSC) to determine if exercising an option for six (6) U. S. flagged, Jones Act compliant tractor-like tugs is in the government's best interest. The tugs are needed to support Navy Region Southwest, Metro San Diego Bases, CA. The scope of work includes chartering tugs for various locations within the specified region and surrounding navigable waters, extending to the continental shelf. The contract style will be firm fixed price with reimbursables. The period of performance is from August 1, 2026, to June 30, 2030, with a base period and multiple option periods. Detailed tug characteristics are provided, including dimensions, propulsion, bollard pull, firefighting equipment, and communication equipment. Interested parties must provide company information, financial capability, company history, vessel details, USCG documentation, availability, estimated rates, and small business standing. Responses are requested no later than 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on May 29, 2026, and should be sent via email to the specified addresses. The point of contact is Ashley Smith.
The request for information must be provided no later than 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on May 29, 2026.
Interested parties shall furnish the following minimum information: company name, cage code, UEI, point of contact, telephone number, fax number, address, email address, affirmation of financial capability, brief summary of company history, names of vessels and complete description, vessel characteristics specification sheet, USCG DCO or COI as applicable, availability, estimated daily rates and afterhours rates, and small business standing.