Call Out Tugboat Services

The United States Navy is seeking information from interested sources capable of providing Call Out Tug services in support of United States Ship (USS) and United States Naval Ship (USNS) vessels at the Naval Weapons Station (NWS) Earle in Leonardo, NJ, and its surrounding waters. The services include harbor support, ship handling, towing, twisting, mooring, berthing, docking, streaming, shifting, assisting, pulling, and escorting. The contractor shall provide tugs that meet specific requirements, including bollard pull, towing capacity, shaft horsepower, transit speed, and navigation equipment. The contractor shall also provide a strike contingency plan, vessel casualty plan, and insurance coverage. • The contract is for a 5-year period with an option to extend for 6 months. • The contractor shall provide tugs that meet specific requirements. • The contractor shall provide a strike contingency plan and vessel casualty plan. • The contractor shall maintain insurance coverage, including Broad Form Tower’s Liability Insurance, Hull and Machinery, Protection and Indemnity, Pollution Liability, War Risk Hull and Machinery, and War Risk P&I. • The contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.