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360-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER

Response deadline: Nov 2, 2026; 11:00 AM UTC-05:00
Set-aside: No set-aside; No Set aside used
Notice type: Presolicitation
Posted on SAM.gov: Oct 21, 2026; Archives Nov 17, 2026

Description

Action Code: Pre-solicitation
Date: 21 October 2026
Year: Fiscal Year 2027
Contracting Office Zip Code: 23511
Product or Service Code: V124- Transportation, Travel, & Relocation Services
Contracting Office Address: 471 East C Street, Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA 23511
Subject: 360-day Dry Cargo Time Charter
Proposed Solicitation Number: N3220527R6015
Closing Response Date: Monday, 02 November 2026
Contract Point of Contact or Contract Specialist: David Anaya at [email protected] or 564-226-8419
Contract Award and Solicitation Number: TBD
Contract Award Dollar Amount: TBD
Contract Line Item Number: N/A
Contract Award Date: TBA
Contractor: TBD
Description: This requirement is for one U.S. or foreign flag, general cargo Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO) or Lift-on/Lift-off (LOLO) vessel capable of transporting a minimum of 40,000 square feet of rolling stock and general cargo as described in the provided cargo list. The vessel will conduct port-to-port logistics operations in support of USMC missions and exercises in the Western Pacific region.
Place of Contract Performance: The place/range of delivery and redelivery is Naha, Okinawa, Japan. The layday commences 28 December 2026 and cancels 06 January 2027, and the charter period is about 360 days.
Set-aside Status: N/A. The decision to release this procurement as “Unrestricted” is based on responses received from a recent, sources sought notice for this service. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency. The Small Business Administration’s Procurement Center Representative concurred with this decision.

Contacts

David Anaya · primary
[email protected]
5642268419
Christopher Tomlin · secondary
[email protected]

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