Tug Services for Pearl Harbor

SOL #: N0060426Q4032Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR PEARL HARBOR
PEARL HARBOR, HI, 96860-4549, United States

Place of Performance

JBPHH, HI

NAICS

Navigational Services to Shipping (488330)

PSC

Husbanding Services—Other Port Services (M2BZ)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

1
Posted
May 1, 2026
2
Last Updated
Jun 2, 2026
3
Submission Deadline
May 13, 2026, 10:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Pearl Harbor (FLCPH), is soliciting quotes for Tug Services in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) N0060426Q4032 for commercial services, 100% set-aside for small business concerns. The purpose is to provide U.S. flagged tugboat services for harbor support and ship handling. Quotes are due by 12:00 PM HST on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide comprehensive tug services within the geographical region of Oahu, Hawaii, including Joint Base Hickam, Pearl Harbor, and surrounding navigable waters. Services include:

  • Towing, twisting, mooring, berthing, docking, streaming, shifting, assisting, pulling, and escorting various vessel types, including those participating in RIMPAC exercises.
  • Emergency support for threats such as weather, fires, groundings, equipment failures, oil spills, collisions, and search-and-rescue operations.
  • Providing personnel to go aboard tows as needed.
  • Maintaining 24-hour readiness for prompt response to Government requests.

Key Requirements & Performance

  • Tug Specifications: Tugs must meet minimum specifications including Tractor-like propulsion, 4000 SHP, 16' draft, 110' length, and 100,000 lbs forward bollard pull.
  • Personnel: Must be U.S. citizens, fluent in English, and possess valid U.S. Coast Guard certificates. Uniforms and identification are required.
  • Insurance: Contractor must maintain marine insurance coverage, including Broad Form Tower's Liability, Hull and Machinery, and Protection and Indemnity (P&I) policies, naming the U.S. Government as an additional assured.
  • Performance Periods: Four distinct periods are outlined in the PWS, generally in June and August 2026, with Period 4 specifically updated to 01-02 August 2026.
  • Quality: Acceptable Quality Levels (AQL) are generally 99% or 100% compliance, with COR Inspection as the surveillance method.

Contract Details & Timeline

  • Contract Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial services.
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
  • Place of Performance: Joint Base Hickam, Pearl Harbor, HI.
  • Questions Due: 12:00 PM HST on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
  • Quotes Due: 12:00 PM HST on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
  • Submission: Electronically to beverly.a.suzuki.civ@us.navy.mil, referencing RFQ N0060426Q4032 in the subject line.

Evaluation Criteria

Award will be based on a combination of factors, with price being a significant consideration. The final decision will weigh technical capability (meeting agency needs and PWS specifications, particularly tugboat dimensions), price, and responsibility. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.

Attachments

Bidders should review the UPDATED PWS (Attachment 1) for detailed requirements, FAR & DFARS Provisions & Clauses (Attachment 2) for contractual terms (noting tailored clauses), and Wage Determination 2015-5689 Rev. 27 (Attachment 3) for minimum labor costs.

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Points of Contact

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