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KEYSTONE SHIPPING SERVICES, INC.

UEI: ZG3BEHB2FRG9CAGE: 1SGM9

KEYSTONE SHIPPING SERVICES, INC. is a federal contractor, registered under UEI ZG3BEHB2FRG9 and CAGE code 1SGM9. It has been awarded $1,516,960,800 in federal contracts. Primary work spans Deep Sea Freight Transportation, Unknown NAICS, and Other NAICS codes (1 codes, <0.5% each). Top awarding agencies include Department Of Transportation and Other agencies (1 agencies, <0.5% each).

Contact Information

Registration and classification details

Registration

UEI Code

ZG3BEHB2FRG9

CAGE Code

1SGM9

Entity Structure

Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)

Established

N/A

Business Classifications

For Profit Organization

NAICS Codes

483111Deep Sea Freight Transportation(Primary)

Federal Contracting Overview

Award totals, agency breakdown, NAICS distribution, and geographic footprint.

AI Capability Profile

KEYSTONE SHIPPING SERVICES, INC. specializes in deep sea freight transportation services for U.S. government maritime assets, with a primary focus on vessel repair, regulatory compliance, and in-service maintenance of cargo vessels operating under federal charter. Their technical expertise includes ...

KEYSTONE SHIPPING SERVICES, INC. specializes in deep sea freight transportation services for U.S. government maritime assets, with a primary focus on vessel repair, regulatory compliance, and in-service maintenance of cargo vessels operating under federal charter. Their technical expertise includes executing statutory condition repairs, emergency cargo ventilation system upgrades, voyage repairs, and funding coordination for major claims and regulatory obligations under U.S. Maritime Administration oversight. The company demonstrates consistent proficiency in managing complex task order execution for vessel sustainment, ensuring operational readiness through timely intervention on vessels classified under the Ready Reserve Force or Military Sealift Command fleets. Their ability to navigate ABS statutory requirements and coordinate incremental funding for urgent repairs positions them as a trusted operator in mission-critical maritime logistics. The contractor maintains an exclusive and sustained relationship with the Department of Transportation, particularly through its Maritime Administration, delivering specialized vessel maintenance and repair services under long-term task order frameworks. All known awards are tied to DOT programs requiring strict adherence to federal maritime standards, indicating a deep integration into the agency’s vessel sustainment lifecycle management. Their primary industry focus is NAICS 483111 — Deep Sea Freight Transportation — which in practice translates to supporting the movement and maintenance of government-owned cargo vessels across global maritime routes. They serve as a niche provider for technical vessel sustainment, distinguishing themselves through operational responsiveness and regulatory compliance expertise rather than fleet ownership. As a small business structured as a 2L entity based in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, KEYSTONE SHIPPING SERVICES, INC. operates without federal certifications but maintains a focused government market presence centered on DOT maritime programs. Their geographic footprint is defined by their ability to coordinate repairs and funding across international ports, supporting U.S. strategic sealift requirements from a single-point contractor base.

Key Performance Metrics

Awards Count

2,610

All time

Active

75

Currently performing

Completed

2,535

Past period of performance

Total Awards

All time

Contracts

Prime · all time

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Award Analytics & Distribution

Awards by Agency
Department Of Transportation$1.5B99.8%
Other agencies (1 agencies, <0.5% each)$3.7M0.2%
Awards by NAICS
483111 - Deep Sea Freight Transportation$1.5B98.4%
- Unknown NAICS$23.5M1.6%
Others - Other NAICS codes (1 codes, <0.5% each)$83.7K0%
Awards by Agency Over Time
Awards by Place of Performance

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NAICS: 483111
New
DIBBS
INTERMODAL CONTAINER TRANSPORT
Solicitation # SPE602-27-R-0701
Solicitation SPE602-27-R-0701 is a Firm-Fixed-Price contract issued by the Department of Defense for an international, container-based global logistics mission. The scope of work involves the transportation and handling of Jet Propellant Thermally Stable (JPTS) fuels using contractor-owned bulk fuel intermodal tank containers. Performance is scheduled from December 28, 2026, through December 27, 2031, with an additional six-month extension period ending June 25, 2032. Primary transport routes originate from Texas City, Texas, and Killingholme, UK, with destinations including Al Dhafra, UAE; Kadena AB, Japan; Osan AB, South Korea; and RAF Fairford, UK. The contract emphasizes strict quality assurance and safety standards, incorporating MIL-STD-3004-1C for contamination prevention and requiring compliance with all national laws regarding hazardous materials. Contractors must provide specific certifications, including IMO declarations and Container Safety Certifications. Award will be determined via a tradeoff process where non-price factors, specifically technical approach, readiness, personnel qualifications, safety, and quality control, are significantly more important than price. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing through the Wide Area WorkFlow system and adherence to NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity standards.
BULK PETROLEUM PRODUCT

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4 days ago

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NAICS: 483111
New
Federal
90-Day Tanker Time Charter
Solicitation # N3220527R6008
Military Sealift Command Norfolk is soliciting a firm-fixed-price contract for a 90-day time charter of one clean, approved, double-hull tanker capable of carrying at least 240,000 barrels of F76 and/or JP5 clean product. The vessel must not exceed 200 meters in length and must be equipped with an Inert Gas System and Segregated Ballast Tanks. Performance is intended to begin in Onsan, South Korea, and conclude in Hakozaki, Japan. Due to port entry requirements, the crew cannot include citizens of China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia. The vessel must be a party to the Ship Inspection Report system, with a recent inspection conducted within six months of the laydays and a Q-88 provided within 60 days of the offer. Award will be made to the lowest price, technically acceptable offer, with a preference for Category 1 offerors who possess a specific five-year performance history. Technical evaluations focus on vessel capability, while price evaluations include charter hire rates and fuel costs based on a specific operational profile of 50 days laden, 20 days ballast, 8 days idle/loading, and 12 days discharging. Special requirements include the provision of a secure space meeting Open Storage Secret physical security standards for classified materials and strict adherence to cybersecurity patching and CUI protection protocols. Large business offerors are required to submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan to remain eligible for award.
Mschq Norfolk

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NAICS: 483111
Federal
N3220525R6003 - SURTASS-E RFP
Solicitation # N3220525R6003
Solicitation N3220525R6003 is a request for proposals issued by MSCHQ Norfolk for the Surtass-E Reprocurement. The requirement is for a fixed-price time charter with reimbursable elements for one US-flagged or foreign-flagged vessel (to be reflagged as US prior to delivery) to tow a passive acoustic monitoring array in support of U.S. Navy operations. The vessel must be capable of worldwide operations across all ocean basins, from the Arctic to the Antarctic, and must comply with IMO Polar Code Category C and ABS Ice Class D0 for survival in young open ice. Operational requirements include the ability to tow the system at speeds between 4-6 knots, 24 hours a day, for events lasting up to 60 days, while maintaining a directed heading within 5 degrees. The contract structure consists of a one-year base period followed by three one-year option periods and one final 11-month option period. Delivery and redelivery will take place in Norfolk, Virginia, with laydays scheduled from January 24, 2027, to April 15, 2027. The solicitation is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses and utilizes a two-factor evaluation process: a technical proposal rated as acceptable or unacceptable and the lowest evaluated price. Key contractor responsibilities include providing a crew compliant with Service Contract Act wage determinations, implementing comprehensive Force Protection and CBRN defense measures, and maintaining a Secret facility clearance. Following several amendments, the final response deadline is October 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT.
Mschq Norfolk

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NAICS: 483111
Federal
Submarine Rescue Vessel Extended Time Charter
Solicitation # N3220526R6077
Solicitation N3220526R6077 is a request for a fixed-price time charter of one Jones Act qualified, U.S. flag Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) to support submarine rescue requirements, submarine sea trials, and other Fleet mission support. The primary area of performance is in the vicinity of Hampton Roads and Norfolk, Virginia, with delivery and redelivery occurring at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek. The contract structure consists of a one-year base period followed by three one-year options and one 11-month option. Laydays are scheduled to commence on February 18, 2027, and end on March 28, 2027. The vessel must meet stringent technical specifications, including a requirement for 6,000 square feet of contiguous open deck space to accommodate the Submarine Rescue Diving Recompression System. Additional requirements include the installation of a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) decontamination station, specific satellite communication capabilities with a minimum committed information rate of 1024/1024 Kbps, and compliance with the Mother Ship (MOSHIP) Criteria Manual. The contractor is required to maintain an ISO-9000 certified Quality Management System and adhere to Department of Labor Wage Determination 2019-0288 Revision 27. Award will be made based on the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. Proposals must be submitted in three separate volumes: Business, Technical, and Price. The technical evaluation focuses on vessel qualifications, including Classification Society documentation, Dynamic Positioning certification, and a certified five-year port-call history. Invoicing is to be processed through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), and the government reserves the right to conduct annual Onboard Condition Inspections to ensure operational readiness and safety compliance.
Mschq Norfolk

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NAICS: 483111
Federal
ESD N3220526R0018 SOLICITATION
Solicitation # N3220526R0018
The Military Sealift Command requires the operation and maintenance of two government-owned Expeditionary Transfer Dock vessels, the USNS John Glenn and USNS Montford Point. The contractor is responsible for ensuring these vessels remain mission-ready at all times, except during scheduled maintenance, and must operate them in accordance with USCG, ABS, and SOLAS regulations. This requirement is structured as a single fixed-price contract with pass-through elements, consisting of a base year from May 2, 2027, to May 1, 2028, with four subsequent one-year options. The procurement is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS 483111, utilizing a best-value tradeoff source selection process where technical capability and past performance are significantly more important than price. Key operational requirements include maintaining a Secret level facility security clearance and employing personnel with Secret clearances. The contractor must manage crew manning across three operational statuses: Full Operating Status, Reduced Operating Status, and Repair Availability Status. Performance is monitored through Onboard Condition Inspections and specific metrics regarding cost, readiness, and manning, with an award fee plan providing up to $250,000 per evaluation period for both ships. Financial administration involves Wide Area Workflow invoicing and detailed reporting of reimbursable expenditures. The contractor is also required to provide comprehensive marine insurance, including Basic P&I and War Risk coverage, naming the United States as an assured.
Mschq Norfolk

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14 days ago

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NAICS: 483111
Federal
Operation & Maintenance (O&M) of T-ATS Vessels
Solicitation # N3220526R6006
Military Sealift Command is seeking a contractor for the operation and maintenance of eight Navajo Class (T-ATS) towing, salvage, and rescue vessels under a Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated (GOCO) model. The requirement includes a 365-day base period and four one-year option periods, with performance estimated to begin around April 1, 2027. The scope of work is comprehensive, covering shipboard operations, hotel services, medical requirements, communications, security, manning, training, and engineering maintenance. Operating limits are worldwide, with initial post-delivery tests and trials occurring in the Gulf of America and near Norfolk, Virginia, followed by deployments to the Far East, US West Coast, and Middle East. The procurement is a full and open competition under NAICS code 483111. Due to the nature of the work, the contractor must possess a Top Secret facility clearance and employ personnel with Top Secret or Secret security clearances. Key administrative requirements include the use of a specific accounting system to segregate reimbursable expenses from fixed-price costs and the submission of separate invoices for each port call. Evaluation of the contract will be based on factors including the quality of service, schedule, subcontractor management, and key personnel staffing. An industry day ship check is scheduled for September 25, 2026, in Mobile, Alabama, with a documentation submission deadline of September 11, 2026.
Mschq Norfolk

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NAICS: 483111
Federal
ESD 26R0018 SOLICITATION
Solicitation # N3220526R1018
The Military Sealift Command requires the operation and maintenance of two Government-owned Expeditionary Transfer Dock vessels, the USNS John Glenn and USNS Montford Point. The contractor is responsible for ensuring the vessels remain mission-ready and are operated in professional accordance with all relevant laws, as well as United States Coast Guard and American Bureau of Shipping rules and regulations. This effort includes maintaining valid Certificates of Inspection and ABS Classifications. Due to the nature of the mission, the contractor must possess a Secret facilities clearance and employ personnel with Secret security clearances. The government intends to award a single fixed-price contract with pass-through elements, consisting of one base year and four one-year options. Award will be determined via a tradeoff source selection process where technical acceptability and past performance are equal in importance and significantly more important than price. Performance is anticipated in Oakland, California, and Norfolk, Virginia. The contractor will be evaluated based on key metrics including cost management, ship readiness schedules, and maintenance compliance, with a potential award fee of up to 250,000 dollars per evaluation period. Contractual requirements include strict adherence to Department of Labor wage determinations, the implementation of unique item identification for equipment, and the management of serially managed Government Furnished Property. Invoicing is conducted through Wide Area WorkFlow, with fixed-price per diem rates submitted every 15 days and pass-through expenses submitted monthly. The contractor must also provide a Mission Essential Contractor Services Plan to ensure continuity of operations during crises or pandemics.
Mschq Norfolk

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