Dry Cargo Voyage Charter
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N3220526R6048
- 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
- Alaska, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command is soliciting proposals for a single spot charter of a U.S. Flag, Jones Act-compliant dry cargo vessel to transport hazardous materials (munitions and explosives classified as Hazard Classes 1.1-1.4S and 2.2S) from Naval Magazine Indian Island, Washington to Valdez, Alaska. The vessel must meet specific technical specifications including a minimum capacity of 50 TEUs, length overall not exceeding 700 feet, and draft not exceeding 31.5 feet, and must be equipped with appropriate containerized cargo handling equipment. Key requirements include submission of certificates of documentation and inspection, hazmat registration, load line certificate, safety management systems documentation, vessel security plans, detailed stow plans with stability calculations, and a confirmed vessel itinerary. Award will be made to the technically acceptable, lowest-priced responsible offeror, with evaluation considering VISA (Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement) priority preferences and domestic shipyard usage categories under DFARS 252.247-7026 if applicable. The proposal deadline is February 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, with technical questions due at least two working days prior to the deadline.
This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation). No incumbent contractor or current contractor names are identified in the solicitation materials. The RFP does not specify an estimated award value or budget ceiling. The voyage involves loading ISO 20-foot shipping containers with an average weight of 19,500 pounds and maximum weight of 36,500 pounds with an available load date of April 7, 2026, and required discharge in Valdez, Alaska with an earliest arrival date of April 15, 2026, and latest arrival date of April 17, 2026, with laytime of 2 days. Performance will take place in Alaska, USA, with loading operations at Naval Magazine Indian Island, Washington, and discharge at Valdez, Alaska.
Notice text
SEE ATTACHED RFP N3220526R6048
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| DRYVOY 2026 (02-26).pdf | ||
| 26R6048_RFP.pdf | ||
| 2019028825.txt | TXT text file |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Dry Cargo Voyage Charter | Pre-Solicitation |
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