MTS Tow 626

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Background The justification is issued to obtain approval for an out of scope modification under contract N3220524C4021. The modification aims to add a harbor tug to assist with completing a tow mission at the Naval Postgraduate Training Unit (NPTU) in Charleston, SC, which is outside the contract's defined geographical region of Norfolk, VA and surrounding navigable waters. Work Details The primary task involves providing harbor tug services to assist with the movement of MTS 626. The services are required for a 5-day mission, and the contractor must ensure that the tug is capable of operating in the specified area. The contractor must also comply with all relevant military standards and requirements for such operations. Period of Performance The contract will be performed over a period of 5 days, specifically scheduled for August 2026. Place of Performance Charleston, SC. Bidder Requirements The only responsible source identified for this requirement is Moran Towing Corp., which has an existing contract for harbor tug services. Other interested offerors either did not propose an actual vessel or failed to provide adequate documentation proving their vessel's capabilities. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on contract N3220524C4021, awarded to Moran Towing Corporation (approximately $90.2M, 12/26/23–12/31/28), which provides time-chartered, Jones Act–compliant harbor tugs for Norfolk, VA and surrounding navigable waters. The prior work includes harbor support and ship handling services such as towing, mooring/berthing/docking, escorting and emergency support with 24-hour availability—capabilities that align with the current need to add a tug to assist with completing a tow mission for MTS 626 at NPTU in Charleston, SC. While the current mission location is outside the contract’s defined geographic region, the requested tug services appear to be a continuation of the same type of harbor tug support.