TUGCON; OPEN-OCEAN TOW

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 the T-EPF Exspearhead vessel. The requirement is for one voyage from INACTSHIPS Philadelphia, PA to the Maritime Administration (MARAD) Beaumont Reserve Fleet, Beaumont, TX. The tug must be built in 1970 or later, have a bollard pull sufficient to tow the T-EPF vessel at a minimum tow speed of six knots, and be fully bunkered for the voyage. The contractor must provide a comprehensive towing package, including a completed Appendix H from the US Navy Towing Manual, steady state tow line tension calculations, and a sketch of the tow configuration. • The tug must be certified by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) or equivalent. • The contractor must provide a lump sum amount, including up to four days of laytime. • The contractor must provide position reports via email. • The contractor must include a transit plan in the offer, detailing the transit from Philadelphia, PA to Beaumont, TX.