Description
The Military Sealift Command (MSC) seeks a U.S.-flag, ocean‑going tug to tow the decommissioned USNS CATAWBA (T‑ATF 168) from Subic Bay, Philippines to Honolulu, Hawaii. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price, total small‑business set‑aside spot charter with a layday window of 26 Sep 2026 – 1 Nov 2026 and four days of laytime for the actual tow. Offerors must provide a fully bunkered vessel, towing equipment, an independent marine surveyor, and a comprehensive towing package (technical evaluations, tow‑line calculations, route planning, etc.). A pre‑tow conference is required within 24 hours before the laydays. Invoicing is through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system.