75-day Dry Cargo Time Charter
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- N3220526R6134
- 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
- North Carolina, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Military Sealift Command is preparing to solicit a 75-day dry cargo time charter on a total small business set-aside basis, with a pre-solicitation response deadline of September 17, 2026.
The requirement calls for a U.S. or foreign flag, self-sustaining vessel with a minimum capacity of 600 TEUs and a minimum laden speed of 13 knots, compliant with all applicable regulatory HAZMAT compatibility and segregation requirements. Delivery and redelivery will occur at Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point, North Carolina. Laydays commence December 14, 2026 and cancel December 18, 2026; the solicitation will request offerors' estimated time of arrival. The initial period of performance spans approximately 75 days with three additional 75-day options available.
MSC's Office of Small Business Programs has concurred with the total small business set-aside determination, which was informed by responses received from a recent sources sought notice for this service.
The contracting office is located at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia (ZIP 23511). For information, contact David Hamilton at david.k.hamilton19.civ@us.navy.mil. Award value and contract number are not yet determined.
Notice text
- Action Code: Pre-solicitation
- Date: 11 September 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: 75-day Dry Cargo Time Charter
- Proposed Solicitation Number: N3220526R6134
- Closing Response Date: Thursday, 17 September 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 vessel capable of carrying a minimum of 600 TEUs while satisfying all applicable regulatory HAZMAT compatibility and segregation requirements. Vessel shall have a minimum laden speed of 13 knots.
- Place of Contract Performance: The place/range of delivery and redelivery is Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point, NC (USA). The laydays commence 14 December 2026 and cancels 18 December 2026, with offerors to indicate estimated time of arrival. The period of performance will be about 75 days, with three 75-day options.
- Set-aside Status: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. The decision to release this solicitation as a 100% Total Small Business Set-aside is based on responses received from a recent, sources sought notice for this service. The Director of MSC’s Office of Small Business Programs has concurred with this decision.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 75-day Dry Cargo Time Charter | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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