Tugboat Services and Support, Vessel Technical Assessment, and Shipyard Maintenance, Operations, and Support

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center is conducting market research for comprehensive tugboat and vessel support services for the NASA Barge Pegasus. The agency seeks information on commercial and non‑commercial providers capable of (1) towing the 310‑ft barge between NASA facilities and shipyards, (2) day‑to‑day technical maintenance, (3) detailed technical assessments for upgrades, and (4) shipyard‑based repairs and modernization in accordance with ABS and USCG standards. Respondents should detail capabilities, pricing structures, crew qualifications, past performance, risk‑mitigation plans, and rough cost estimates. The RFI is purely informational; no contract award is guaranteed. • Tug services for inland and offshore routes (MAF, MSFC, SSC, KSC, etc.) • Vessel technical support: inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, documentation • Technical assessment: condition surveys, gap analysis, upgrade recommendations, cybersecurity review • Shipyard maintenance/upgrades: dry‑docking, hull work, system overhauls, compliance certification • Required deliverables: company overview, technical capabilities, operational plan, cost estimate, risk‑management approach (max 15 pages PDF) • Submission deadline: 30 Oct 2026, CDT; email to Steven Shaw (and copy to Arlan Cochran).