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Opt 1 Exercise of KINGS BAY/MAYPORT HARBOR SUPPORT TUGS - MSC REQUESTS SEVEN ( 7) TRACTOR- LIKE U. S. FLAGGED TUGS TO SUPPORT THE GOVERNMENT 39; S REQUIREMENT IN NAVY REGION SOUTHEAST, SUB BASE KINGS BAY, GA AND NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, FL. TUGS MAY BE ORDERED TO ANY BERTH, DOCK, ANCHORAGE, WHARF, PLAC
Harbor tug vessels for Kings Bay, GA and Mayport, FL
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This is a sources sought notice from the Military Sealift Command (MSC) to determine if exercising an option for seven 7 time charter U. S. flagged, Jones Act compliant tractor-like tugs is in the best interest of the government. The tugs will support operations in Navy Region Southeast, Sub Base Kings Bay, GA and Naval Station Mayport, FL. The period of performance is from July 1, 2026, to May 31, 2030, with a base period and options. Interested parties must provide company information, vessel details, financial capability, and estimated pricing. Responses are due by 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on May 29, 2026, and should be sent via email. This is a request for information only and not an offer.
The information requested for this sources sought notice is requested to be provided no later than 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on May 29, 2026.
This is a request for information only and your response is not an offer. This request for information does not commit the government to pay any costs incurred in preparation of any submission to this market survey, or to contract for services.
Interested parties shall furnish the following minimum information: a name of company, cage code, uei, and point of contact; b telephone number, fax number, address, and email address if available; c affirm the company is financially capable of meeting the requirement; d brief summary of company history relative to similar requirements; e names of vessels and a complete description flag, transit speed, range, length, breadth, draft, certification and classification, minimum maneuverability speed, station keeping, etc. ; f vessel characteristics specification sheet with picture relative to above vessel requirements; g uscg dco or coi as applicable; h availability; i estimated price for first hour includes transit to and from location; j estimated hourly price after first hour; k small business standing i. e. , small or large business.
Opt 1 Exercise of San Diego Harbor Tug Support - MSC REQUESTS SIX ( 6) TRACTOR- LIKE U. S. FLAGGED TUGS TO SUPPORT THE GOVERNMENT 39; S REQUIREMENT IN NAVY REGION SOUTHWEST, METRO SAN DIEGO BASES, CA. TUG MAY BE ORDERED TO ANY BERTH, DOCK, ANCHORAGE, WHARF, PLACE, OPEN ROADSTEAD, SUBMARINE L
Harbor tug vessels for San Diego Bay and surrounding waters
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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.
Notice of Intent to Sole Source TowFLEXX Electric TowerRepairs - Holloman AFB intends to award a sole- source, firm- fixed- price contract to TugFIXX LLP under the authority of RFO ****- 1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
maint repair rebuild of equipment aircraft components and accessories maintenance, repair and rebuilding of equipment: aircraft components and accessories
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This is a notice of intent to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract to Tugfixx LLP for maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of aircraft components and accessories at Holloman AFB. This requirement is for the procurement of Towflexx electric tower repair services. The contract will be a 100% small business set aside. Tugfixx LLP is the only known source capable of fulfilling this requirement due to an exclusive manufacturers agreement granting them sole authorized access to proprietary parts, technical manuals, and certified data. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation by **** MDT on January 6, 2026, electronically via email to the contracting officer and contract specialist. Submissions must provide clear evidence of authorization and capability to provide proprietary OEM parts and services without violating existing agreements. Information received will be considered for future competitive procurements, but the government reserves the discretion not to compete. No payment will be made for submitted information.
The deadline for submitting capability statements, proposals, or quotations is **** MDT on January 6, 2026.
The bid notice states that the contract will be awarded under the authority of RFO ****, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, and it is a sole source, firm fixed price contract.
The bid notice states that any submission must provide clear, compelling evidence that the responding vendor is authorized and capable of providing the exact proprietary OEM parts and services, including proof of access to the required technical manuals, without violating existing exclusive manufacturer agreements.
TUGCON; JONES ACT - tAction Code: Pre- solicitation tDate: 19 May 2026 tYear: Fiscal Year 2026 tContracting Office Zip Code: **** tProduct or Service Code: V124- Transportation, Travel, & Relocation Services tCon
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The Military Sealift Command (MSC PM41) requires a U. S. flag, Jones Act qualified, ocean-going certified tug capable of towing ex Mobile Bay and ex Peleliu. Services are in support of Exercise RIMPAC 26. The period of performance is one voyage. The layday commences June 25 and cancels June 26, 2026. Delivery for tow one is inactships Bremerton, WA, and for tow two is Pearl Harbor, HI. The final destination for both tows is Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF), Barking Sands, Kauai, Hawaii, USA. This procurement is unrestricted, and all responsible sources may submit a proposal.
The layday for the services commences on June 25, 2026, and cancels on June 26, 2026, as stated in the bid notice.
The bid notice specifies that the required tug must be U. S. flag, Jones Act qualified, and ocean-going certified, capable of towing ex Mobile Bay and ex Peleliu, in accordance with the U. S. Navy Tow Manual SL740 AA MAN 010.
The bid notice does not require sample submission.
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