Time Charter for SSV MIDPAC

SOL #: N3220526R0014Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

MSCHQ NORFOLK

NORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, United States

Place of Performance

Pearl City, HI

NAICS

Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111)

PSC

Marine Charter For Things (V124)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5f6735d3923840ae95703a6bd4364b71/view

Timeline

Posted

May 21, 2026

Last Updated

May 22, 2026

Response Deadline

May 22, 2026, 4:00 AM

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 (MSC Headquarters Norfolk) has issued a Presolicitation Notice for a Fixed-Priced Time Charter for the SSV MIDPAC. This requirement seeks one Jones Act qualified U.S.-flag host ship to support Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operations based in Pearl Harbor, HI. The competition is Full and Open. The solicitation (N3220526R0014) is anticipated to be released on SAM.gov on or about May 22, 2026.

Scope of Work

The charter will involve providing a single Jones Act qualified U.S.-flag host ship. The anticipated lay days for the vessel are from September 22, 2026, to December 30, 2026, with the place of delivery being Pearl Harbor, HI. The contract will be a fixed-priced time charter with pass-through elements.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Fixed-Priced Time Charter
Period of Performance: One (1) year base period, followed by three (3) 1-year option periods, and one (1) 11-month option period.
Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition
Solicitation Release: On or about May 22, 2026
Anticipated Award Date: On or about September 2026
Published Date: May 21, 2026

Procedures

This acquisition will follow FAR Part 12 Acquisition procedures, utilizing FAR Part 15 Procedures.

Contact Information

For inquiries, contact Reah Norris at reah.d.norris.civ@us.navy.mil or 904-968-0195, or Danny Davis at danny.w.davis1.civ@us.navy.mil or (564) 226-8891. The contracting office is N10 - Contracts and Business Management Directorate, Norfolk, VA.