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360-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER

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N32205-26-PM4-147Federal

Submission Closed10/13/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 483111

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Pakistan State Oil Company Ltd

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Solicitation # N3220526R1018

The Military Sealift Command requires the operation and maintenance of two Expeditionary Transfer Dock vessels, the USNS Montford Point and USNS John Glenn. The selected contractor is responsible for ensuring these vessels remain mission ready at all times, operating them in a professional manner and maintaining them in good operable condition. Compliance with all relevant laws and regulations is mandatory, including maintaining valid United States Coast Guard Certificates of Inspection and American Bureau of Shipping Classifications. Due to the nature of the missions, the contractor must possess a Secret facilities clearance and employ personnel with Secret security clearances. This is a small business set-aside procurement under NAICS 483111, expected to be awarded as a single fixed-price contract with pass-through elements. The contract structure includes a base year from May 2, 2027, to May 1, 2028, with four subsequent one-year options. Award will be determined via a tradeoff source selection process where technical acceptability and past performance are combined and weighted as significantly more important than price. Performance is monitored through onboard condition inspections and key metrics related to cost, schedule, and maintenance, which inform CPARS ratings and a potential award fee of up to 250,000 dollars per evaluation period.

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Solicitation # N3220526R6006

Solicitation N3220526R6006 is a full and open competition for a firm-fixed price contract to provide operation and maintenance services for eight Navajo Class (T-ATS) towing, salvage, and rescue vessels. Managed by the Military Sealift Command, the contract follows a government-owned, contractor-operated model. The scope of work includes providing ship officers and crews, operational and technical support both ashore and afloat, and all necessary equipment, tools, and supplies to ensure vessels remain mission-ready at all times. The period of performance consists of a 12-month base period, anticipated to begin around April 1, 2027, with four subsequent one-year option periods. The government will award the contract based on best value using a trade-off evaluation process, prioritizing technical capability, past performance, and price in descending order of importance. Critical eligibility requirements include an active Top Secret facility clearance and an ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification. The contractor is responsible for comprehensive vessel upkeep, including 24/7 scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and must comply with strict cybersecurity and security standards. Financial management is handled through Wide Area Workflow invoicing, with specific per diem rates for various operating statuses and fixed reimbursement rates for berthing and meals.

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Military-Grade Packaging and Marking for HardwareThis subcontract involves providing specialized military-grade packaging and marking services for hardware on behalf of prime contractors supporting the DLA Weapons Support ASC Commodities Division. The scope of work requires strict adherence to ASTM D3951 for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling. Additionally, the contractor must comply with DLA requirements RP001 and RQ017 for physical identification and bare item marking, while following RQ011 to remove government identification from any non-accepted supplies. The project is managed under the Department of Defense and will be performed in Silverdale, Washington. Interested parties should note the response deadline of November 3, 2026. The final deliverable consists of hardware that is fully packaged, labeled, and prepared for shipment according to all specified military standards.

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Deep Water Vessel ProvisionThe Deep Water Vessel Provision is a subcontract through the Department of Defense, managed by Mschq Norfolk, to provide a seaworthy vessel for prime contractors working on Military Sealift Command Sealift Program Office projects. The selected provider is responsible for supplying a vessel capable of transporting cargo or fuel and managing its positioning to the required start location for a specified charter period. Performance of these services will take place in Greece. To ensure operational compliance, the vessel must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-83133L Amendment 1 regarding API calculations and relative density. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 483111, with a response deadline set for November 11, 2027.

Mschq Norfolk

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The Military Sealift Command Norfolk, Strategic Sealift Program Support Office, is conducting market research via Sources Sought Notice N32205-26-PM4-147 for a 360-day dry cargo time charter. The requirement is for a RORO or LLO vessel capable of transporting a minimum of 40,000 square feet of rolling stock and general cargo. The vessel must be able to operate alongside piers, improved structures, and floating barges, with a maximum laden draft not exceeding 6.0 meters. Performance will take place within the Western Pacific Region, with delivery and redelivery occurring at Naha, Okinawa, Japan. The anticipated laydays commence at 0800 on December 28, 2026, and cancel at 1600 on January 6, 2027. As this is a request for information and not a formal solicitation, the government is seeking data on vessel characteristics, fuel consumption, and daily charter rates, including hotel services for at least two sponsor personnel. Interested respondents must provide company identification, including CAGE code and Unique Entity Identifier, as well as their small business standing under NAICS 483111. The government is also requesting pricing and availability for Jones Act capable vessels. Responses are due via email to the point of contact, David Anaya, by 1100 Eastern Time on October 13, 2026.