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23-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER

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N32205-SS-N321-26-107Federal

Submission Closed05/12/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 483113

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International Freight Transportation (FDT/SDT) to South KoreaThe contract encompasses the international freight transportation of first and second destination shipments to Camp Humphreys in South Korea, operating under specific TAC codes S8EF and S9NA to ensure regulatory and logistical compliance. It is classified as a subcontract under the NAICS code 483113, managed by the Defense Logistics Agency on behalf of the Department of Defense, with performance centered entirely on delivering cargo to the designated U.S. military installation in South Korea. The procurement was posted in June 2026 and is tied to contract number SPE8ES24D0005 with delivery order SPE8ES26F36PN, indicating an active and ongoing logistical operation supporting U.S. Forces in the region. The scope requires adherence to strict transportation protocols, timely delivery schedules, and full compliance with military shipping standards without specified set-aside requirements or geographic restrictions beyond the final destination.

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Vehicle Recompete: SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND BARGE — INDEFINITE DELIVERY / INDEFINITE QUANTITY N0024422R0011The Department of the Navy has established an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract for barge services at San Clemente Island under vehicle N0024422R0011. The contract's ordering period remains active until September 30, 2027, and is currently classified as a full recompete. The primary scope of work involves the weekly affreightment of potable water and dry cargo to support military operations at the Naval Auxiliary Field on San Clemente Island. There are currently eight active task orders with a total combined value of 12,927,892 dollars. Pacific Maritime Group Inc is the dominant provider, holding seven of the orders with a total value of 12,927,392 dollars, while Curtin Maritime Corp holds one order valued at 500 dollars. The highest value individual task order is dedicated to the transport of potable water and dry cargo, valued at 3,884,764 dollars.

Department of the Navy

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AI Contract Overview

The U.S. Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command in Norfolk, Virginia, is conducting market research under solicitation number N32205-SS-N321-26-107 to identify available vessels for a 23-day dry cargo time charter to transport containerized ammunition classified as Hazard Classes 1.1–1.4. The operation requires vessels capable of performing two distinct missions, with laydays scheduled for 17 August and 24 August 2026, each involving transport from Nordenham, Germany, to Souda Bay, Greece, and return. Respondents must provide detailed vessel specifications, including type, deadweight tonnage, capacity to handle at least 150 TEUs, daily charter hire rates, fuel consumption rates for IFO and MDO at various speeds, and the ability to accommodate two supercargos onboard. The solicitation is strictly for market research and does not represent a solicitation for offers, commitment to award, or financial obligation. Responses must include the company name, Unique Entity Identifier, and small business status under NAICS code 483111, with large businesses required to detail potential subcontracting opportunities. All submissions are due by 10:00 AM Eastern Time on 12 May 2026 and must be sent via email to the designated point of contact. The government is seeking both U.S.-flag and foreign-flag vessels compliant with international hazardous materials transport regulations, though specific packaging, marking, or inspection standards are not detailed beyond general hazmat compliance. No contract clauses, evaluation factors, pricing line items, or special requirements are included, as this is a pre-solicitation notice designed solely to assess industry capability and pricing trends.