Transport vessel for personnel and stores (pacflt)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SS-26-008
- 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
- Hawaii, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Military Sealift Command (MSC), an agency within the Department of the Navy, is seeking information regarding the cost and availability of one U.S. flag, Jones Act qualified vessel to provide personnel and cargo transfer support in the Hawaiian Islands near Pearl Harbor. The vessel must meet specific operational requirements, including a minimum 90-foot length, 15-knot transit speed, USCG Subchapter T certification, seven-day at-sea endurance capability, and ability to operate in seas up to eight feet with winds to 29 knots. The vessel will support submarine sea trials, escort operations, and other Navy missions, with the contractor required to maintain a SECRET facilities clearance and provide meals and berthing for government personnel during operations. Evaluation will consider company details, business size classification, facility clearance status, detailed vessel characteristics, and estimated daily operational rates. Interested parties must submit comprehensive response information by 1300 local time on November 12, 2025.
This procurement carries no set-aside designation and involves no identified incumbent contractor. The contract structure includes a base period of 365 days beginning October 24, 2026, followed by four option periods totaling 1,487 days, providing potential contract performance through October 2030. The vessel must be capable of transporting up to 44 personnel and 10 pallets of supplies to and from an OHIO Class submarine within 250 nautical miles of Pearl Harbor, demonstrating the specialized nature of this maritime support requirement. While specific budget information or award values are not disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, the extended contract timeline and operational requirements suggest a substantial maritime services engagement. This pre-solicitation phase allows MSC to gather information from potential vendors before formal solicitation, enabling the agency to develop appropriate specifications and evaluation criteria for the subsequent Request for Proposals.
Notice text
The Military Sealift Command requests information pertaining to the cost and availability of one (1) U.S. flag, Jones Act qualified vessel which will function as a support vessel primarily for personnel and cargo transfer in the Hawaiian Islands.
See attached Sources Sought Notice for full details.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SS-26-008.pdf |
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