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Tug Time Charter for Naval Base, Guam

Department of DefenseIssuing agency·Piti, GU·via the SAM.gov Get Opportunities API

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Due Aug 18, 2026·Posted Aug 7, 2026

AI takeaways

The Department of Defense is soliciting a tug time charter for two U.S. flag tugs to provide harbor support services and ship handling at Naval Base Guam, GU.
Offers are due 18 August 2026 at 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, with a posted date of 7 August 2026.
The contract includes a firm base period (28 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2028) plus four option periods, for a total potential duration of up to 59 months.
The procurement method is a Request for Proposals (RFP) under full and open competition, with award to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer.
The scope includes towing, mooring, berthing, docking, pilot transfers, emergency support, line handling, and other harbor services on a 24/7 basis.
The issuing agency is the Department of Defense, through Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk.
Requirement: Vessels must carry a valid USCG Certificate of Inspection (COI) under USCG Subchapter M, submitted at the time of offer.
Requirement: Each tug Master must hold a Master of Towing Vessels officer endorsement on their Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) from the USCG.
Requirement: All contractor employees must submit an SF-85 and Fingerprint Card to the Naval Base Guam Security Manager and receive a favorable public trust suitability determination prior to gaining long-term installation access.
Requirement: The contractor must provide and maintain a strike contingency plan and a vessel casualty plan.
Requirement: Wage Determination #2015-0213, Rev 41, dated 25 June 2026 is incorporated into this contract.

Licence: Master of Towing Vessels officer endorsement…
Term: One firm period and four…
Method: Request for Proposals
Documents: 15 files

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Contact the buyer

Ashley M. Smith-Sallinger

ashley.m.smith357.civ@us.navy.milEmail (564) 226-7556Phone

Location:

Piti, GU

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Notice

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N3220526R6049

Method

Solicitation

Duration

One firm period and four option periods for a total of 59 months

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What this bid is asking for

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Provide two U.S. flag tugs meeting minimum characteristics (e.g., 100,000 lbs forward bollard pull, 11 knots transit speed, tractor-like propulsion, firefighting capability of 3000 GPM) to perform harbor support services at Naval Base Guam.
Submit a completed SF 1449, Attachment 1 (TUGTIME PROFORMA), Attachment 2 (Offered Vessel Characteristic Sheet), Attachment 3 (Crew Complement), Attachment 4 (Offered Rates Sheet), Attachment 5 (Technical Offer Worksheet), and other required attachments.
Provide a valid USCG Certificate of Inspection (COI) under Subchapter M at the time of offer.
Submit a strike contingency plan and a vessel casualty plan describing how services will be maintained during labor strikes or vessel casualties.
Ensure all crew are U.S. citizens, speak English fluently, and hold valid credentials; the Master must hold a Master of Towing Vessels endorsement on their MMC.

Requirements

From the documents

Licence: Master of Towing Vessels officer endorsement on Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) from the U.S. Coast Guard

Posted Scope of Work

Amendment 0003 hereby provides responses to questions submitted (posted 07 August 2026)

Amendment 0002 hereby administratively corrects Attachment 1 TUGTIME PROFORMA (06-26) A0001.

Please see correct Attachment 1 TUGTIME PROFORMA (06-26) A0001 (posted 30 July 2026).

PLEASE SEE Updated PROFORMA Attachment (A0001) with highlighted changes, Amendment 0001 SF-30 (the Amended changes plus Q&As for submitted Clarifications/Questions), and updated Amendment 0001-SF-1449 posted 7-29-26

Due Date extended to 18 August 2026 1:00pm eastern daylight (local) time.

MSC requests two U.S. flag, Jones Act compliant, tugs to provide harbor support services and ship handling at Naval Base Guam, GU.

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Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated

MSC requests two U.S. flag tugs to provide harbor support services and ship handling at Naval Base Guam, GU. Services include towing, twisting, mooring, berthing, docking, streaming, shifting, assisting, pulling, and escorting various vessel types, barges, submarines, and other objects; transfers of pilots and government personnel; tug emergency support services including responses to weather conditions, fires, groundings, oil spills, search and rescue, and national defense exigencies; line handling; and providing personnel to go aboard a tow. The tugs must be available 24/7 with a 15-minute response during straight time (0600-1800 Mon-Fri) and 60-minute response after-hours. The place of performance is Naval Base Guam, GU and surrounding navigable waters.

Questions & answers

AI-generated

What is the due date for offers?

Offers are due 18 August 2026 at 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.

Are Jones Act-qualified vessels required?

No, Jones Act-qualified vessels are not required; U.S. flag vessels are required.

What is the place of performance?

The place of performance is Naval Base Guam, GU and the surrounding navigable waters, including all of Guam Island.

What is the contract duration?

The contract includes one firm period and four option periods for a total of 59 months.

How will the award be made?

Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer represents the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer.

Documents

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SF1449 A0003 - N3220526R60490003.pdfPDF

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