Transport Vessel for Personnel and Stores (Pearl Harbor)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SS-25-0067
- 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
- Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command is seeking a U.S. flag, Jones Act qualified vessel to support submarine operations in the Hawaiian Islands through a charter arrangement. The procurement involves contracting a transport vessel capable of conducting personnel and cargo transfers for the U.S. Pacific Fleet near Pearl Harbor, with specific requirements including the ability to safely transfer up to 44 personnel and 10 pallets of supplies to and from submarines within 250 nautical miles of operations. The vessel must be at least 90 feet long, maintain a 15-knot transit speed, hold USCG certification, and operate effectively in seas up to 8 feet with winds to 29 knots while supporting approximately 80 brief stop events annually. Critical qualifications include contractors maintaining a SECRET facility clearance and all crew members holding SECRET clearances. Responses to this sources sought notice are due by 1300 local time on September 23, 2025, to the designated point of contact Jason Dassow.
This opportunity does not include any set-aside designation and will operate under full and open competition. The charter period spans 334 days, running from November 24, 2025, through October 23, 2026, focusing primarily on supporting submarine sea trials and operational requirements. The vessel must be capable of conducting 7 days of continuous at-sea operations and will serve the strategic needs of submarine operations throughout the Hawaiian Islands region. No information regarding potential incumbents, current contractors, or estimated contract values has been disclosed in this pre-solicitation phase. The procurement falls under the Deep Sea Freight Transportation NAICS category and the Transportation Marine Charter PSC classification, indicating the specialized maritime nature of the required services.
Notice text
Please see attached Sources Sought Notice SS-25-0067.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SS-25-0067.pdf |
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