Dry Cargo Voyage Charter

SOL #: N3220526R6061Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

MSCHQ NORFOLK

NORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111)

PSC

Marine Charter For Things (V124)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8d0cf14a9d0842809535284f723b508f/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 6, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 12, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 13, 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, Military Sealift Command (MSC HQ Norfolk), is soliciting proposals for a Dry Cargo Voyage Charter (RFP N3220526R6061) to transport containerized ammunition. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a single firm-fixed-price contract. Proposals are due March 13, 2026, at 1100 Eastern Time.

Opportunity Details

This solicitation seeks a U.S. Flag, Jones Act compliant tug and an ABS certified, self-sustaining barge capable of transporting a minimum of 60 TEUs of containerized ammunition, including Hazardous Material (Classes/Divisions 1.1-1.4S). The vessel's LOA must not exceed 687 ft, and laden draft must not exceed 31.5 ft. The mission involves loading at Military Ocean Terminal Concord (MOTCO) Wharf 3, CA by April 29, 2026, discharging at West Loch Wharves 4 & 5, Pearl Harbor, HI by May 11, 2026, and returning to MOTCO Wharf 3, CA by May 21, 2026. The barge must be equipped with a Reach Stacker (min 18m reach, 35,000 lbs lift) as shore cranes are not acceptable at West Loch. Stowage must comply with 49 CFR Part 176.170(e).

Contract & Submission

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
Product Service Code: V124 (Marine Charter For Things).
Offer Due Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2026, at 1100 Eastern Time.
Submission Method: Electronic submission via email in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format. No JPEG files. Early submission is encouraged due to potential email security delays.
Required Documents: Offerors must complete the "MSC DRYVOY 2026 (02-26) Boxes" form with detailed vessel specifications and pricing, and the "Shipyard Data Template.xlsx" to provide historical vessel maintenance and overhaul data. Compliance with the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (SCA) is mandatory for labor costs.

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on technical capability and price. Preference will be given to technically acceptable offers in the highest Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA) priority category that present the lowest price. Minimum submission requirements include ship name, price, and signature.