Description
The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is seeking information about the price and availability of a U.S. flag, Jones Act, ocean-going certified tug capable of towing flat barges YC 1684 and 1685. The requirement is for one voyage, with a length of 110 feet, beam of 34 feet, and maximum draft of 11 feet 3 inches. The tug must be built in 1970 or later, have sufficient bollard pull to tow the barges at a minimum tow speed of six knots, and have internet and satellite phone capability. The contractor must provide a comprehensive towing package, including a completed Appendix H from the U.S. Navy Towing Manual, steady state tow line tension calculations, and a sketch of the tow configuration.
• The tug must be fully bunkered for the voyage and have sufficient endurance to complete the mission without stops for fuel or supplies.
• The contractor must obtain the services of an independent marine surveyor (IMS) to act as a mediator between the Navy and the contractor.
• The IMS must perform detailed technical evaluations and oversight as necessary to ensure the tug and barges are prepared and rigged for tow.
• The contractor must provide position reports, including vessel status and location, at specified intervals.
• The lump sum amount shall include up to four days of laytime.