51-day Dry Cargo Time Charter

SOL #: N3220526R6040Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

MSCHQ NORFOLK

NORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, United States

Place of Performance

NAICS

Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111)

PSC

Marine Charter For Things (V124)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a198b12daa9649539eab9c52b09e07cf/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 23, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 13, 2026

Response Deadline

Jan 29, 2026, 3:00 PM

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 (N3220526R6040) for a 51-day Dry Cargo Time Charter. This opportunity seeks U.S. or foreign flag, roll-on/roll-off vessel(s) to transport approximately 450,000 SQFT of military cargo (wheeled vehicles, tracked vehicles, and breakbulk). Multiple awards are anticipated, up to three vessels. The procurement is Unrestricted, open to all responsible sources. Responses are due January 29, 2026.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for the charter of roll-on/roll-off vessels capable of transporting military cargo. Key details include:

Vessel Type: U.S. or foreign flag, roll-on/roll-off.
Cargo Capacity: Capable of carrying a portion of 450,000 SQFT of military cargo (wheeled vehicles, tracked vehicles, and breakbulk).
Period of Performance: Approximately 51 days for each charter.
Place of Performance: Beaumont, TX (USA) for both delivery and redelivery.
Layday(s): Commences and cancels on March 25, 2026; March 29, 2026; and April 03, 2026. Offerors must indicate estimated time of arrival and provide a vessel itinerary confirming ability to meet these dates.

Contract & Timeline

Opportunity Type: Pre-solicitation
Proposed Solicitation Number: N3220526R6040
Set-Aside: Unrestricted (N/A). This decision was based on responses to a recent sources sought notice, with concurrence from the Small Business Administration's Procurement Center Representative.
Response Due: January 29, 2026, by 3:00 PM EST.
Published Date: January 23, 2026