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Ship Handling Government Contracts

5 government contract opportunities classified as Ship Handling. Updated daily.

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5 federal contract opportunities classified as Ship Handling.

DEPT OF DEFENSE

PEARL HARBOR TUGS RECOMPETE

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AI Summary

The Department of Defense is soliciting proposals for four U.S. flag tugs to provide harbor support and ship handling services at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI. The tugs must comply with Jones Act requirements and meet specific regulatory standards. Interested parties should review all attachments for detailed spe…

Posted Jul 30, 2026Due Sep 1, 2026SolicitationNAICS 488330Sol: N3220526R6054

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

TUG TIME CHARTER FOR NAVAL BASE, GUAM

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AI Summary

The Department of Defense is soliciting for two U.S. flag, Jones Act compliant tugs to provide harbor support services and ship handling at Naval Base Guam. The due date for proposals has been extended to 18 August 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. Please refer to the updated proforma and amendments for detailed requirements.

Posted Jul 30, 2026Due Aug 18, 2026SolicitationNAICS 488330Sol: N3220526R6049

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

US FLAG TUGS FOR NAVAL BASE GUAM - OPTION 4 EXERCISE

Archived

AI Summary

The Department of Defense is seeking two time-chartered, U.S. flag tugs to provide harbor support services and ship handling at Naval Base Guam. Interested parties should refer to the attached Sources Sought SS-26-052 for detailed information.

Posted Feb 10, 2026Due Feb 18, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 488330Sol: SS-26-052

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

ADVANCED SHIP HANDLING – FREEDOM CLASS LCS SIMULATION TRAINING

Archived

AI Summary

The Naval Supply Systems Command intends to issue a sole source award for Advanced Ship Handling – Freedom Class LCS Simulation Training. This opportunity is for service under NAICS code 611519, utilizing simplified acquisition procedures. Interested parties must respond in writing with evidence of capability by the sp…

Posted Jul 22, 2025Due Jul 24, 2025Special NoticeNAICS 611519Sol: 20250007769

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

DRAFT: FIELDED TRAINING SYSTEMS SUPPORT V (FTSS V) NAVIGATION SEAMANSHIP AND SHIP-HANDLING (NSS) CONTRACTOR INSTRUCTOR SERVICES (CIS)

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The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, has issued a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Fielded Training Systems Support V (FTSS V) Navigation Seamanship and Ship-handling (NSS) Contractor Instructor Services (CIS). This opportunity is categorized under NAICS Code 541330. Interested pa…

Posted Aug 7, 2024Due Aug 22, 2024Special NoticeNAICS 541330Sol: N6134024R0034

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