27-day Dry Cargo Time Charter
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy / MSCHQ NORFOLK has issued a Pre-solicitation for a 27-day Dry Cargo Time Charter. This requirement is for a Roll-On/Roll-Off (RO/RO) vessel to transport military cargo from Corpus Christi, TX, to Gdansk, Poland. The charter period is approximately 27 days, with layday commencing April 16, 2026. Responses are due by February 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks one U.S. or foreign flag RO/RO vessel. The vessel must feature a ramp door and a main deck height of 20 feet or more. It needs to be capable of transporting a portion of 179,706 square feet of military cargo, including helicopters, wheeled vehicles, tracked vehicles, and breakbulk.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Pre-solicitation
- Proposed Solicitation Number: N3220526R6043
- Product/Service Code: V124 - Marine Charter For Things
- Place of Performance: From Corpus Christi, TX (USA) to Gdansk, Poland
- Charter Period: Approximately 27 days, commencing April 16, 2026
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (All responsible sources may submit a proposal)
- Response Due: February 10, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC
- Published: February 3, 2026
Key Requirements
- One U.S. or foreign flag RO/RO vessel
- Ramp door and main deck height of 20+ feet
- Capacity for 179,706 sq ft of military cargo (helicopters, wheeled/tracked vehicles, breakbulk)
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Matthew Price (matthew.r.price40.civ@us.navy.mil, 757-341-3348)
- Contract Specialist: Christopher Tomlin (christopher.a.tomlin5.civ@us.navy.mil, 757-443-5879)