48-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 is issuing a pre-solicitation for a 48-day Dry Cargo Time Charter. This requirement seeks one U.S. or foreign flag Roll-On/Roll-Off (RO/RO) vessel to transport military cargo from Charleston, SC, to Bahrain. Responses are due February 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires a Roll-On/Roll-Off (RO/RO) vessel with a ramp door and a main deck height of 20 feet or more. The vessel must be capable of carrying a minimum of 136,083 square feet of military cargo, including helicopters, wheeled vehicles, tracked vehicles, and breakbulk. The charter involves delivery from Charleston, SC (USA) and redelivery in Bahrain, Bahrain.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Pre-solicitation for a Time Charter
- Duration: Approximately 48 days per charter
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (based on market research, SBA concurred)
- Layday: Commences March 28, 2026, cancels March 31, 2026
- Response Due: Thursday, February 12, 2026
- Published: February 5, 2026
Additional Notes
This is a pre-solicitation notice. The decision to release this procurement as "Unrestricted" follows responses from a recent sources sought notice. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a proposal for consideration.