TUGCON; JONES ACT

The Military Sealift Command Norfolk is soliciting proposals for a Jones Act qualified, ocean-going certified tug capable of towing two vessels, EX-MOBILE BAY (CG-53) and EX-PELELIU (LHA-5), in support of RIMPAC-26. The tug must meet specific requirements, including a minimum bollard pull of 68 tons and sufficient fuel capacity to complete the mission without refueling. The contractor must also provide a comprehensive towing package, including a tow bridle and hardware, emergency tow lines, and navigation lights. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price contract, and the offeror must submit a lump-sum price that includes all costs associated with the tow. Key aspects of the job include: • Towing two vessels, EX-MOBILE BAY (CG-53) and EX-PELELIU (LHA-5), from INACTSHIPS Bremerton, WA, and Pearl Harbor, HI, to the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF), Barking Sands, Kauai, HI. • Providing a comprehensive towing package, including a tow bridle and hardware, emergency tow lines, and navigation lights. • Meeting specific requirements, including a minimum bollard pull of 68 tons and sufficient fuel capacity to complete the mission without refueling. • Submitting a lump-sum price that includes all costs associated with the tow.