180-day dry cargo time charter W/ one 180-day option
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- Solicitation number
- N3220526R6088
- Agency
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Military Sealift Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 483111 Deep Sea Freight Transportation
- Place of performance
- Japan
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About this opportunity
Military Sealift Command intends to solicit a time charter for up to two U.S. or foreign flag roll-on/roll-off vessels, with responses due by May 19, 2026. The procurement is unrestricted with no set-aside applied; the Small Business Administration's Procurement Center Representative concurred with the decision to release it unrestricted based on responses to a recent sources-sought notice.
Each vessel must feature either a slewing or fixed ramp and demonstrate capability to transport MV22 aircraft. Minimum deck capacity per vessel is 20,000 square feet; vessels must collectively transport up to 40,000 square feet of rolling stock and general cargo. The charter period is approximately 180 days with a 180-day option period. Layday commences August 12, 2026 and cancels August 14, 2026, with delivery and redelivery at Naha, Okinawa, Japan.
Multiple awards up to two vessels are possible, or until the government's needs are satisfied. Award value, final contract number, and award date are not yet determined. Contact David Anaya, Naval Station Norfolk contracting office, at david.c.anaya.civ@us.navy.mil or 564-226-8419.
Notice text
- Action Code: Pre-solicitation
- Date: 12 May 2026
- Year: Fiscal Year 2026
- Contracting Office Zip Code: 23511
- Product or Service Code: V124- Transportation, Travel, & Relocation Services
- Contracting Office Address: 471 East C Street, Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA 23511
- Subject: 180-day Dry Cargo Time Charter with One 180-day Option Period
- Proposed Solicitation Number: N3220526R6088
- Closing Response Date: Tuesday, 19 May 2026
- Contract Point of Contact or Contract Specialist: David Anaya at david.c.anaya.civ@us.navy.mil or 564-226-8419
- Contract Award and Solicitation Number: TBD
- Contract Award Dollar Amount: TBD
- Contract Line Item Number: N/A
- Contract Award Date: TBA
- Contractor: TBD
- Description: This requirement is for up to two (2) U.S. or foreign flag, roll-on/roll-off (RO/RO) vessel(s) (multiple awards up to two vessels or until the needs of the government have been met) with either slewing or fixed ramp, capable of transporting MV22. Vessel(s) must be capable of transporting a portion of 40,000 square feet of rolling stock and general cargo as described on the cargo list. Minimum capacity is 20,000 square feet per vessel.
- Place of Contract Performance: The place/range of delivery and redelivery is Naha, Okinawa, Japan. The layday commences 12 August 2026 and cancels 14 August 2026, and the charter period is about 180 days with a 180-day option period.
- Set-aside Status: N/A. The decision to release this procurement as “Unrestricted” is based on responses received from a recent, sources sought notice for this service. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency. The Small Business Administration’s Procurement Center Representative concurred with this decision.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 180-day dry cargo time charter W/ one 180-day option | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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