25-Day Dry Cargo Time Charter
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See its 2 award notices in the notice history.
- Solicitation number
- N3220526R6023
- Agency
- 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
- Texas, United States
- Points of contact
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- Eric Hatcher eric.n.hatcher2.civ@us.navy.mil (564) 230-3114
- Jordan Morrison jordan.a.morrison5.civ@us.navy.mil (564) 230-3633
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command is seeking to procure a 25-day dry cargo time charter for self-sustaining roll-on/roll-off vessels capable of transporting military cargo from Corpus Christi, Texas to Gdynia, Poland. The agency requires U.S. or foreign flag vessels with a minimum laden speed of 15 knots and the ability to carry approximately 284,989 square feet of military cargo, including wheeled vehicles, tracked vehicles, and breakbulk items. Interested offerors must submit responses by Thursday, November 20, 2025, with inquiries directed to Contract Specialist Jordan Morrison at jordan.a.morrison5.civ@us.navy.mil or 564-230-3633. The vessel(s) must have estimated times of arrival available for three layday commencing and cancelling dates: January 30, 2026, February 3, 2026, and February 7, 2026. Evaluation will consider each offeror's ability to meet the cargo capacity, speed, and scheduling requirements, as well as their indicated layday window preferences.
This is an unrestricted procurement with no small business set-aside, made available to all responsible sources based on responses to a recent sources sought notice. The contracting action is anticipated to result in multiple awards of up to three vessels, or until the government's needs are satisfied, with each award covering the approximately 25-day charter period. The specific contract award amounts, contract numbers, and final award dates remain to be determined (TBD). The procurement does not identify any incumbent contractors or potential awardees at this pre-solicitation stage. Offerors should be prepared to provide detailed vessel specifications, cargo capacity confirmations, and flexibility regarding the three proposed layday windows to enhance competitiveness in the upcoming formal solicitation.
Notice text
- Action Code: Pre-solicitation
- Date: 14 November 2025
- 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, VA 23511
- Subject: 25-day Dry Cargo Time Charter
- Proposed Solicitation Number: N3220526R6023
- Closing Response Date: Thursday, 20 November 2025
- Contract Point of Contact or Contract Specialist: Jordan Morrison at jordan.a.morrison5.civ@us.navy.mil or 564-230-3633
- 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 U.S. or foreign flag, self-sustaining roll-on/roll-off vessel(s), (multiple awards up to three vessels or until the needs of the government have been met) capable of carrying a portion of 284,989 SQFT of military cargo (wheeled vehicles, tracked vehicles, and breakbulk) from the packing list. Minimum laden speed shall be 15 knots.
- Place of Contract Performance: The place/range of delivery is Corpus Christi, TX (USA); and the place/range of redelivery is Gdynia, Poland. The layday(s) commences and cancels on 30 January 2026, 03 February 2026, and 07 February 2026. Owners/Offerors to indicate estimated time of arrival (ETA). Owners/Offerors to indicate estimated time of arrival (ETA) for each layday commencing/cancelling date. Owners/Offerors shall also indicate any layday window they do not want to consider. The period of performance will be about 25 days for each chartered award.
- 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. MSC’s Deputy Director of Small Business Programs has concurred with this decision. The Small Business Administration’s Procurement Center Representative was unable to review due to the government shutdown and being furloughed.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Day Dry Cargo Time Charter | Award Notice | |
| 25-Day Dry Cargo Time Charter | Award Notice | |
| 25-Day Dry Cargo Time Charter | Solicitation | |
| 25-Day Dry Cargo Time Charter | Pre-Solicitation |
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