140-day Special Time Charter N3220526R6050
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AI-generated · Feb 13, 2026A U.S.-flagged, Jones Act-compliant ocean-going tug, certified to operate for towing duties, is being sought to act as a contingency towing vessel for a U.S. naval vessel in the Caribbean. It must be able to respond to a casualty and tow the vessel within 48 hours of notification, and may remain at anchor or in-port within the response range until needed.
The charter is for about 140 days, with performance and redelivery in Key West, Florida. This opportunity will be limited to small businesses, based on market feedback and internal approvals from the Navy’s small-business program leadership.
Action Code: Pre-solicitation Date: 12 February 2026 Year: Fiscal Year 2026 Contracting Office Zip Code: 23511 Product or Service Code: V124- Transportation, Travel, & Relocation Services Contracting Office Address: 471 East C Street, Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA 23511 Subject: 140-day Special Time Charter Proposed Upcoming Solicitation Number: N3220526R6050 Solicitation Closing Response Date: Wednesday, 18 February 2026 or Thursday, 19 February 2026 Contract Point of Contact or Contract Specialist: Matthew Price at matthew.r.price40.civ@us.navy.mil; 564-230-3782 Contract Award and Solicitation Number: TBD Contract Award Dollar Amount: TBD Contract Line Item Number: N/A Contract Award Date: TBA Contractor: TBD Description: This requirement is for U.S. flagged, Jones Act, ocean-going certified tug capable of towing a U.S. naval vessel. Vessel will serve as a contingency towing vessel in the Caribbean Sea and remain able to respond to a vessel casualty and take it under tow as required within 48 hours of notification. Vessel will remain at anchor or in-port within response range until needed. Place of Contract Performance: The place/range of delivery is Key West, Florida and the place/range of redelivery is Key West, Florida. The layday commences and cancels 08 March 2026, and the charter period is about 140 days for the charter. Set-aside Status: Total Small Business Set-aside. The decision to release this solicitation as a Total Small Business Set-aside is based on responses received from recent sources sought notice for this service. MSC s Deputy Associate Director of Small Business Programs has concurred with this decision.
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