Description
The Military Sealift Command is seeking information on the availability and cost of two US flag tugs to provide harbor support services and ship handling at Naval Base Guam, GU. The tugs will be required to perform a variety of tasks, including towing, mooring, and emergency response services. The contract will be for a base period of one year, with options for up to four additional years. Interested parties are requested to provide information on their company's experience, capabilities, and estimated costs for providing the required services. Key considerations include the tugs' characteristics, such as flag, classification, propulsion type, and maneuverability, as well as the company's ability to meet the required response times and provide adequate staffing and communications.
• The tugs must be US flag vessels with a minimum length of 110 feet and a maximum draft of 16 feet.
• The tugs must have a minimum bollard pull of 100,000 lbs and be capable of operating in winds equivalent to Beaufort force 8.
• The tugs must have a minimum crew of 12 people, including the master and crew.
• The tugs must have adequate communication equipment, including external loud hailer, VHF radios, and a transceiver capable of working at 2-30 MHz.
• The tugs must have a minimum of three winches, each with a safe working load of 9,000 lbs and a pay-out/haul-in speed of 40 feet per minute.
• The tugs must have a minimum sewage capacity of 24 hours and be equipped with sufficient synthetic lines to perform port services.