SAM #N3220526R6114

MSC Norfolk Solicits 28-Day Charter of Large Roll-On/Roll-Off Cargo Vessels

This opportunity is issued by the Military Sealift Command Headquarters (MSC HQS) Norfolk, under the Department of the Navy. - Seeking proposals for a 28-day dry cargo time charter - Up to three self-sustaining roll-on/roll-off (RO/RO) vessels may be chartered - Vessels must be U.S. or foreign flag - Vessel requirements: - Minimum cargo capacity: 120,000 square feet (suitable for military cargo including wheeled vehicles, tracked vehicles, and breakbulk) - Minimum laden speed: 15 knots - Self-sustaining (able to load/unload cargo without external assistance) - Place of delivery: Beaumont, Texas - Place of redelivery: Gdynia, Poland - No specific OEMs or vessel manufacturers are named in the solicitation - Procurement is unrestricted; all responsible sources may submit proposals - Notable requirements: - Strict vessel specifications for cargo type, capacity, and speed - Flexibility in number of vessels (up to three or as needed by the government)

Description

Action Code:  Pre-solicitation Date:  09 July 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:  28-day Dry Cargo Time Charter Proposed Solicitation Number:  N3220526R6114 Closing Response Date:  Thursday, 16 July 2026 Contract Point of Contact or Contract Specialist: Jordan Morrison at jordan.a.morrison5.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 three vessels or until the needs of the government have been met), capable of carrying a minimum of 120,000 SQFT of military cargo (wheeled vehicles, tracked vehicles, and breakbulk). Minimum laden speed shall be 15 knots.   Place of Contract Performance:  The place/range of delivery is Beaumont, Texas (USA); and the place/range of redelivery is Gdynia, Poland. The layday(s) commences and cancels on 15 September 2026, 19 September 2026, and 23 September 2026. Owners/Offerors to indicate estimated time of arrival (ETA) for each layday commencing/cancelling date. Owners/Offerors shall also indicate any layday window they do not want to consider. The period of performance will be about 28 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.

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