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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on July 16, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Defense Logistics Transportation & Ocean Shipping (U.S.-Flag Vessels)

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NAICS: 483111
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SHIP CHECK NOTICE--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.
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NAICS: 483111
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Submarine Rescue Vessel Extended Time Charter
Solicitation # N3220526R6077
Solicitation N3220526R6077 is a fixed-price time charter for one Jones Act qualified, U.S. flag Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) to support U.S. Navy submarine rescue requirements, including submarine sea trials and other Fleet mission support. The primary area of operations is in the vicinity of Hampton Roads, Virginia, with anticipated lay days from February 18 to March 28, 2027. The contract structure consists of a one-year base period followed by three one-year option periods and one final 11-month option period. The vessel must be capable of operating specialized systems, including the Submarine Rescue Diving and Recompression System (SRDRS), the Assessment Underwater Work System (AUWS), and the Submarine Rescue Chamber Flyaway System (SRCFS), while adhering to the Mother Ship (MOSHIP) Criteria Manual. Key technical requirements include the installation and maintenance of a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) decontamination station and compliance with FY25 force protection contract addendums. The contractor is responsible for providing a full crew complement in accordance with Service Contract Act wage determinations and must submit regular deliverables, such as fuel inventory reports and vessel self-assessments. Performance is governed by the Military Sealift Command Standard Operating Manual, with acceptance based on joint on-hire and redelivery surveys.
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NAICS: 483111
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N3220525R6003 - SURTASS-E RFP
Solicitation # N3220525R6003
Solicitation N3220525R6003 is a request for proposals from the Military Sealift Command for a Special Time Charter to provide one US-flagged or reflagged vessel to support U.S. Navy operations. The primary mission involves towing a passive acoustic monitoring system at speeds of 4-6 knots for events lasting up to 60 days, requiring critical heading stability within 5 degrees. The vessel must be capable of worldwide operations across all ocean basins, including the Arctic and Antarctic, and must meet ABS Ice Class D0 standards and IMO Polar Code Category C for open-water polar transits. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price time charter with reimbursable elements, consisting of a one-year base period followed by three one-year option periods and one 11-month option period. The procurement includes stringent technical and security requirements, including a Secret facility clearance, compliance with CBRN defense and Force Protection standards, and specific satellite communication capabilities. Proposals are evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis for technical factors, with the award going to the lowest evaluated price among technically acceptable offerors, with preference given to those with significant domestic shipyard usage. The final response deadline, as updated by Amendment 0005, is September 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time (EDT).
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This contract requires the arrangement of ocean transportation services using U.S.-flag vessels in strict compliance with DFARS 252.247-7023, ensuring all shipping activities meet federal defense regulations. It encompasses the full scope of logistics including proper documentation, issuance of bills of lading, and handling any necessary waiver requests to maintain regulatory adherence. The work is specifically tied to military supply chain obligations and must be performed under the direction of the ASC Commodities Division within the Department of Defense. Performance is designated for New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a ZIP code of 17070-5002, indicating the primary logistics focus area despite the oceanic nature of the transport. The solicitation is issued as a subcontract under NAICS code 483111, which classifies it under Water Transportation of Freight. Interested parties must respond by the deadline of July 24, 2026, with the opportunity announced on July 16, 2026. There is no specified set-aside status, meaning all eligible subcontractors may compete regardless of business size or status. The contract will be managed through the DIBBS system, and all participants are expected to ensure full compliance with U.S. maritime laws and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement requirements throughout the lifecycle of the transportation services.

General Info

U.S.-flag ocean transport for DoD military supply chain per DFARS, based in New Cumberland, PA, via DIBBS by July 24, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → ASC COMMODITIES DIVISIONView Agency

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

NEW CUMBERLAND, PA, 17070-5002, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE4A6-26-T-07FY.

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → ASC COMMODITIES DIVISION
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Arrange ocean transportation using U.S.-flag vessels in compliance with DFARS 252.247-7023, including documentation, bills of lading, and waiver processing if required.

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