What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking a dry cargo time charter for approximately 64 days, requiring self-sustaining Roll-on/Roll-off vessels capable of carrying at least 110,000 square feet of military cargo. This procurement is unrestricted, allowing all responsible sources to submit proposals, and is not set aside for a specific business type. The notice type indicates a presolicitation, meaning interested parties should track the solicitation process, with a closing response date of June 25, 2026.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
Action Code: Pre-solicitation
Date: 18 June 2026
Year: Fiscal Year 2026
Contracting Office Zip Code: 23511
Product or Service Code: V124- Transportation/Travel/Relocation Services – Transportation: Marine Charter
Contracting Office Address: 471 East C Street, Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA 23511
Subject: 64-day Dry Cargo Time Charter
Proposed Solicitation Number: N3220526R6108
Closing Response Date: Monday, 25 June 2026
Contract Point of Contact or Contract Specialist: David Anaya at david.c.anaya.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 two vessels or until the needs of the government have been met), capable of carrying a minimum of 110,000 SQFT of military cargo (wheeled vehicles, tracked vehicles, and breakbulk).
Place of Contract Performance: The place/range of delivery is Charleston, South Carolina (USA); and the place/range of redelivery is Tacoma, Washington (USA). The layday(s) commences 25 July and cancels 30 July 2026. The period of performance will be about 64 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.
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.