DRY CARGO TUGCON

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is seeking information about the price and availability of a U.S. flag, ocean-going certified tug capable of towing a berthing barge from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, WA. The requirement is for one voyage, and the tug must meet specific requirements, including being built in 1970 or later, having a bollard pull sufficient to tow the barge at a minimum tow speed of six knots, and having internet and satellite phone capability. The contractor must also provide a comprehensive towing package, including a completed U.S. Navy Towing Manual Appendix H, steady state tow line tension calculations, and a sketch of the tow configuration. • The tug must be ocean-certified and have a valid Certificate of Inspection (COI). • The contractor must provide a lump-sum price, including up to 4 days at the destination site for customs/delivery, and a demurrage rate. • The contractor must also provide a transit plan, including route planning, number of days required to complete the tow mission, and identification of ports of refuge. • The contractor must comply with the U.S. Navy Towing Manual and all applicable regulations. • The contractor must also obtain the services of an independent marine surveyor (IMS) to act as a mediator between the Navy and the contractor.