66-day Dry Cargo Time Charter
Cancelled Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- N3220526R6106
- 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
- South Carolina, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Military Sealift Command is preparing to solicit a 66-day dry cargo time charter for Roll-on/Roll-off vessel(s) capable of carrying military cargo, with response to the pre-solicitation notice due June 23, 2026. The procurement is unrestricted; all responsible sources may submit proposals following concurrence from the Small Business Administration's Procurement Center Representative based on responses to a prior sources sought notice.
The requirement calls for up to two vessels, U.S. or foreign flag, self-sustaining, with minimum laden speed of 15 knots and cargo capacity of at least 105,000 square feet of military cargo (wheeled vehicles, tracked vehicles, and breakbulk) out of a total 165,000 square feet. Pickup is in Charleston, South Carolina; redelivery in Melbourne, Australia. Layday commences and cancels July 25–30, 2026, with each vessel chartered for approximately 66 days. Award value, specific vessel count, and contract number are not yet determined. The contracting office is Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia. Inquiries directed to David Hamilton, david.k.hamilton19.civ@us.navy.mil.
Notice text
- Action Code: Pre-solicitation
- Date: 16 June 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: 66-day Dry Cargo Time Charter
- Proposed Solicitation Number: N3220526R6106
- Closing Response Date: Tuesday, 23 June 2026
- Contract Point of Contact or Contract Specialist: David Hamilton at david.k.hamilton19.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 U.S. or foreign flag, self-sustaining Roll-on/Roll-off vessel(s) (multiple awards up to two vessels or until the needs of the government have been met), capable of carrying a minimum of 105,000 SQFT of military cargo (wheeled vehicles, tracked vehicles, and breakbulk) out of a total 165,000 SQFT. Minimum laden speed shall be 15 knots.
- Place of Contract Performance: The place/range of delivery is Charleston, South Carolina (USA); and the place/range of redelivery is Melbourne, Australia. The layday(s) commences and cancels on 25 July 2026 - 30 July 2026. The period of performance will be about 66 days for each chartered vessel.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 66-day Dry Cargo Time Charter | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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