Alpha Marine Services LLC, Galliano, La., is awarded a $9,542,972 option (P00023) for contract N3220520C2252. The option is a firm-fixed-price contract with reimbursable elements to support Military Sealift Command’s contract for the time charter of six tractor-like tugs in support of Naval Base San Diego, California. This option is the second of the current contract. The current contract includes a one-year firm period of the performance, three one-year option periods and one 11-month option period. The cumulative value of this contract, if all options are exercised, is $43,699,319. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and is expected to be completed, if all options are exercised, by July 31, 2025. Fiscal 2022 working capital (Navy) funds in the amount of $784,353 are obligated and will not expire at the end of the fiscal year. Funds in the amount of $8,758,619 for the remainder of option two are to be provided for fiscal 2023 and are subject to the availability of funds in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.232-18 — availability of funds. This procurement was released under full and open competition, with an unlimited number of companies solicited via the System for Award Management website and one offer was received. The Navy’s Military Sealift Command, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity. (Source: DoD, 08/29/22)