365-day Dry Cargo Time Charter
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- N3220526R6098
- Agency
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Military Sealift Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 483111 Deep Sea Freight Transportation
- Place of performance
- Hawaii, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command intends to solicit a 365-day dry cargo time charter for a U.S. flag, Jones Act–compliant Offshore Support Vessel, with response due by June 11, 2026. This procurement is set aside exclusively for small businesses.
The vessel must meet strict operational and cargo specifications: minimum 3,500 square feet of unobstructed cargo deck space rated for 1,000 pounds per square foot; a crane capable of lifting 20 tons at 30 feet outreach; maximum laden draft of 6 meters; ability to carry HAZCLAS 1 cargo; minimum four reefer plugs; and minimum laden speed of 10 knots. Delivery and redelivery will occur at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, with layday commencing September 1, 2026 and canceling September 30, 2026; offerors must propose a five-day layday window within this window. The charter duration is approximately 365 days from the commencement date. Award value is not yet determined. The small-business set-aside determination was based on responses to a recent sources-sought notice and approved by MSC's Director of Small Business Programs. Contracting officer is LCDR Amy Hutchings (amy.r.hutchings.mil@us.navy.mil); administrative contact is Michelle James (michelle.d.james7.civ@us.navy.mil). The proposed solicitation number is N3220526R6098.
Notice text
- Action Code: Pre-solicitation
- Date: 05 June 2026
- Year: Fiscal Year 2026
- Contracting Office Zip Code: 23511
- Product or Service Code: V124 - Transportation/Travel/Relocation - Transportation: Marine Charter
- Contracting Office Address: 471 East C Street, Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA 23511
- Subject: 365-day Dry Cargo Time Charter
- Proposed Solicitation Number: N3220526R6098
- Closing Response Date: Thursday, 11 June 2026
- Contract Point of Contact or Contract Specialist: LCDR Amy Hutchings at amy.r.hutchings.mil@us.navy.mil and Michelle James at michelle.d.james7.civ@us.navy.mil
- 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 requires one U.S. flag, Jones Act, self-sustaining Offshore Support Vessel (OSV), with a minimum of 3,500 square feet of unobstructed cargo deck space, with a minimum cargo deck strength of 1,000 pounds per square foot, with a crane capable of lifting 20 tons at an outreach of 30 feet, with a maximum laden draft 6 meters, with the ability to carry HAZCLAS 1 cargo, with a minimum of four reefer plugs and with a Minimum Laden Speed that shall be 10 knots.
- Place of Contract Performance: The place/range of delivery/redelivery is Pearl Harbor, HI (USA). The layday(s) commences on 01 September 2026 and cancels on 30 September 2026. Owners/Offerors shall indicate a five-day layday window between commencing and cancelling dates. The period of performance will be about 365 days.
- Set-aside Status: Total Small Business Set-Aside. The decision to release this procurement as “Total-Small Business Set-Aside” 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 Director of Small Business Programs concurred with this decision.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 365-day Dry Cargo Time Charter | Award Notice | |
| 365-day Dry Cargo Time Charter | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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