TUGCON; JONES ACT

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) PM41 issued this pre-solicitation notice under solicitation number N3220526R6092 for the charter of one ocean-going tug to support exercise RIMPAC-26. The requirement specifies a U.S. Flag vessel that is Jones Act qualified and capable of towing the EX-MOBILE BAY and EX-PELELIU in accordance with the U.S. Navy Tow Manual (SL740-AA-MAN-010). The mission involves a single-voyage performance period, with laydays commencing on June 25, 2026, and cancelling on June 26, 2026. The first tow initiates at INACTSHIPS Bremerton, Washington, while the second tow initiates at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; both tows will be delivered to the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) at Barking Sands, Kauai, Hawaii.

This procurement is conducted by the Department of the Navy through MSCHQ Norfolk and is categorized under NAICS code 483111 for Deep Sea Freight Transportation and PSC V124 for Marine Charter Transportation. The contracting officer has designated the acquisition as unrestricted, with no set-aside, allowing all responsible sources to submit proposals for consideration. The response deadline for this opportunity is May 27, 2026. David Anaya is the primary point of contact for the solicitation, and as of the publication date of May 19, 2026, there are zero associated attachments.