Name | Type | Posted | Actions |
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Call Out Tugs_Performance Work Statement_draft.pdf | Feb 19, 2026 |
Call Out Tugboat Services
Contact and place of performance
David Vaughn
Leonardo, NJ 07737
USA
Sources Sought Notice for Call Out Tugs services for Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) and Military Sealift Command (MSC) This Sources Sought Notice (SSN) is in anticipation of a potential future procurement program under NAICS code 488330. Subject to FAR Clause 52.215-3, entitled Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes, this announcement constitutes an SSN for written information onl...
View more2. Requirements
The Government has determined that these services qualify as commercial items, as defined in FAR 2.101. If solicited, it is anticipated that this requirement will fall under NAICS code 488330, which has a size standard of $47M, and Product/Service Code (PSC) V125.
3. Capability Statements
This is a market research tool. The input provided will help the Government ascertain the interest, capability, and capacity of potential contractors. Standard company brochures will not be reviewed. Submissions must not exceed five (5) typewritten pages, using no less than a 10-point font size. Responses should be emailed to David Vaughn at [email protected] and Robert Babcock at [email protected] no later than 12:00 PM EST on 26 February 2026. Again, this is not a request for a proposal. Technical questions and inquiries may be submitted along with the response; however, the Government is not obligated to answer any questions submitted regarding this SSN. Please note that the information contained in this SSN is for informational purposes only and is subject to change prior to the issuance of any formal solicitation, if one is issued at all.
4. Industry Discussions
NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk Contracting Department representatives may or may not choose to meet with respondents. Any discussions would be solely for the purpose of obtaining further clarification regarding a respondent’s capability to meet the requirements.
5. Questions
Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted directly to David Vaughn ([email protected]) and Robert Babcock ([email protected]) by 26 February 2026. Verbal questions will not be considered. Interested parties are encouraged to provide feedback on the PWS, including identifying any areas of the PWS that seem vague and/or asking questions about the requirements.
6. Summary
THIS IS A SSN ONLY to identify potential sources capable of providing Call Out Tugs services in support of USS and USNS vessels at the NWS Earle in Leonardo, NJ, and its surrounding waters. The information provided in this SSN is subject to change and does not bind the Government in any way. The Navy has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and the release of this SSN should not be interpreted as such a commitment or as authorization to incur costs for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become the property of the Government and will not be returned.
The NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk Contracting Department is conducting market research to identify potential sources for call-out tugboat services. This requirement supports United States Ship (USS) and United States Naval Ship (USNS) vessels for the Commander, Navy Installations Command and Military Sealift Command. Performance will occur at Naval Weapons Station Earle in Leonardo, New Jersey, and its surrounding waters. This sources sought notice, identified by solicitation number N0018926RFI001, is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to award a contract.
The anticipated procurement falls under NAICS code 488330, Navigational Services to Shipping, and PSC V125, Transportation/Travel/Relocation- Transportation: Vessel Towing. The government seeks contractors capable of performing all requirements outlined in the draft Performance Work Statement, which includes providing tugboat support for naval vessels. One attachment, a draft Performance Work Statement in PDF format, was provided with the notice on February 19, 2026.
Interested parties must submit capability statements of no more than five pages to David Vaughn and Robert Babcock by 12:00 PM EST on February 26, 2026. Submissions must include a cover sheet with company identifiers such as CAGE codes and small business categories, along with documentation of technical expertise and relevant past performance from the last five years. The input gathered through this notice will assist the government in finalizing an acquisition strategy and determining the capacity of interested vendors to meet the technical requirements at Naval Weapons Station Earle.
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