Ship Towing Services at Naval Station (NAVSTA), Rota, Spain
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Solicitation #
N6817126QT016
NAICS
488330
PSC
V125
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Posted
July 23, 2026
Response due
August 24, 2026
Place of performance
Rota, ES-CA
What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking ship towing services at Naval Station Rota, Spain, specifically for tractor-style and conventional-style tugboats. This opportunity is open to all businesses, as there is no set-aside for small businesses. The notice type is a combined synopsis/solicitation, indicating that interested parties should track the opportunity closely for submission details rather than submitting a formal bid at this stage.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
RFQ Attachment 3 Tugboat Specifications
QUANTITY PROPOSED
TRACTOR-STYLE TUGBOATS Insert quantity being proposed, if applicable. Insert
‘0’ if none are proposed.
CONVENTIONAL-STYLE TUGBOATS Insert quantity being proposed, if applicable. Insert
‘0’ if none are proposed.
TOTAL Insert Total
TRACTOR-STYLE TUGBOATS
SPECIFICATION TRACTOR
TUGBOAT 1
TRACTOR
TUGBOAT 2
TRACTOR
TUGBOAT 3
TRACTOR
TUGBOAT 4
1. Horsepower XXXX (SHP) XXXX (SHP) XXXX (SHP) XXXX (SHP)
2. Bollard Pull Rating (in Tons) XXXX (Tons) XXXX (Tons) XXXX (Tons) XXXX (Tons)
3. Fendered to support sub-
surface vessels to prevent
metal-to-metal and screw-hull
contact or damage?
(Yes/No) (Yes/No) (Yes/No) (Yes/No)
4. Able to operate in winds up
to 30 knots? (Yes/No) (Yes/No) (Yes/No) (Yes/No)
5. Able to operate in seas
excess of 15 feet? (Yes/No) (Yes/No) (Yes/No) (Yes/No)
6. Has fire suppression and
firefighting systems? (Yes/No) (Yes/No) (Yes/No) (Yes/No)
7. Has radar and fathometer? (Yes/No) (Yes/No) (Yes/No) (Yes/No)
CONVENTIONAL-STYLE TUGBOATS
SPECIFICATION CONVENTIONAL
TUGBOAT 1
CONVENTIONAL
TUGBOAT 2
CONVENTIONAL
TUGBOAT 3
CONVENTIONAL
TUGBOAT 4
1. Horsepower XXXX (SHP) XXXX (SHP) XXXX (SHP) XXXX (SHP)
2. Bollard Pull Rating (in Tons) XXXX (Tons) XXXX (Tons) XXXX (Tons) XXXX (Tons)
3. Fendered to prevent metal-
to metal and screw-hull
contacts or damages?
(Yes/No) (Yes/No) (Yes/No) (Yes/No)
4. Able to operate in winds up
to 30 knots? (Yes/No) (Yes/No) (Yes/No) (Yes/No)
5. Able to operate in seas
excess of 15 feet? (Yes/No) (Yes/No) (Yes/No) (Yes/No)
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6. Has fire suppression and
firefighting systems? (Yes/No) (Yes/No) (Yes/No) (Yes/No)
7. Has radar and fathometer? (Yes/No) (Yes/No) (Yes/No) (Yes/No)
CONTRACTOR REMARKS
(Use the section to provide remarks to clarify the specifications above, as necessary. If there are any
disparities between the information in the manufacturer’s specification sheet and this document, then utilize
this section to explain them.)
On behalf of my company, I hereby certify that the above information is true and correct.
___________________________
Signature
Company Name:
Representative Name:
Representative Title:
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Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.
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