Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet (SBRF) Tug Services Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)

The U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD), requires a multiple-award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for tug services at the Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet located in Benicia, California. The scope of work involves providing towing services within General Anchorage #26 to facilitate intra-fleet ship moves, mooring maintenance through the adjustment or deployment of anchors and chains, and the movement of barges. Requirements are divided into two distinct pools: Pool One for tug boats with 3,000 or more horsepower to handle ship moves and mooring maintenance, and Pool Two for push boat-type tugs with 1,000 or more horsepower to move barges around the anchorage.

This combined synopsis and solicitation, identified by solicitation number 6991PE25Q000004, is classified under NAICS 488330 Navigational Services to Shipping and PSC V125 TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: VESSEL TOWING. Pool One is unrestricted, while Pool Two is designated as a Small Business Progam (SBP) set-aside. Evaluation is conducted separately for each pool, and quotes are not required for both pools to be considered for an award. Ten attachments accompany the notice, including terms and conditions, wage determinations, and multiple sets of questions and answers.

The response deadline for this opportunity is May 28, 2025. Performance will take place in Benicia, California, under the oversight of the MARAD office 6991PE DOT MARITIME ADMIN. Submittal instructions and evaluation criteria are detailed within the solicitation documentation, and the primary point of contact is Lynda Luo. All contractual activities must adhere to the provided statement of work and the specified terms and conditions for the Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet.