Call Out Tugboat Services

2026-11-03

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 only . This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals , and no contract will be awarded from this announcement . This SSN is not to be construed in any way as a commitment by the U . S . Government , nor will the U . S . Government pay for the information submitted in response . Failure to respond to this SSN does not preclude participation in any future RFP / RFQ , should one be issued . In the event a solicitation is released in the future , it will be posted to the Governmentwide Point of Entry at SAM . gov . Potential offerors / quoters are responsible for monitoring the site for updates and additional information regarding this requirement . 1 . DescriptionThe NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center ( FLC ) Norfolk Contracting Department is seeking information from interested sources capable of providing Call Out Tugs services in support of United States Ship ( USS ) and United States Naval Ship ( USNS ) vessels at the Naval Weapons Station ( NWS ) Earle in Leonardo , NJ , and its surrounding waters . The specific acquisition strategy has not yet been finalized . Interested parties are encouraged to review the attached draft Performance Work Statement ( PWS ), which outlines the types of tasks that the contractor would be required to perform . 2 . RequirementsThe 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 StatementsThis 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 david . e . vaughn6 . civ @ us . navy . mil and Robert Babcock at robert . j . babcock25 . civ @ us . navy . mil 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 . Cover Sheet : Full business name , address , point of contact , telephone number , and email addressContractor and Government Entity ( CAGE ) CodeSmall Business Category , if any : Small Business , Small Disadvantaged , 8 ( a ), HubZone , Woman - owned , Service Disabled Veteran - owned , or other category . Capability Statement : Demonstrates requisite skills , resources and capabilities necessary to perform ALL of the requirements of the draft PWS . Documentation of technical expertise and qualifications must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that you ( the contractor ) possess the necessary capabilities to perform the requirements outlined in the PWS . If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area , please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience and / or capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement ( i . e ., teaming , subcontracting , etc .). Standard brochures and / or paraphrasing of this SSN will not be considered sufficient to demonstrate the capabilities of an interested party . If providing past performance information , contracts or efforts must be from within the past five ( 5 ) years . The discussion must include the applicable contract or task order number and contract vehicle , clearly indicate whether the responder was a prime contractor or subcontractor under the effort , and provide the final contract price , dates of performance , and project location . Include a brief description of the effort along with a detailed explanation demonstrating the relevance of the contract ( s ) or effort ( s ) to the requirements in the PWS . 4 . Industry DiscussionsNAVSUP 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 . QuestionsQuestions regarding this announcement shall be submitted directly to David Vaughn ( david . e . vaughn6 . civ @ us . navy . mil ) and Robert Babcock ( robert . j . babcock25 . civ @ us . navy . mil ) 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 . SummaryTHIS 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 .

New Jersey

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