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This Subcontract opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on July 13, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Domestic and International Freight / Ocean Transportation

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NAICS: 483111
New
Federal
173-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER
Solicitation # N32205-SS-N321-27-016
The Military Sealift Command Norfolk is conducting market research via Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-N321-27-016 to determine the availability and pricing of U.S. and foreign flag vessels for a 173-day dry cargo time charter. The requirement calls for a self-sustaining RO/RO and LO/LO capable vessel that can accommodate military cargo, including helicopters with below-deck stowage, wheeled vehicles, breakbulk, one Patriot Radar, and a minimum of 20 TEUs of containerized ammunition. The vessel must be equipped with a certified ship crane and operator and be capable of in-stream discharge for CJLOTS operations. Performance is scheduled to commence on February 17, 2027, with both delivery and redelivery occurring in Tacoma, Washington. Interested respondents must provide comprehensive company details, including their Unique Entity Identifier, CAGE code, and business size under NAICS 483111. Technical submissions must include the vessel name, description, stern ramp and maindeck heights, fuel consumption rates in metric tons, and the total militarily useful square footage of deck space with at least 7 feet 5 inches of clearance. Additionally, respondents must provide the daily charter hire rate, any applicable bonuses, and the number of supercargo the vessel can accommodate. Responses are due via email to Tiffany Gallon by 1100 Eastern Time on November 12, 2026.
Mschq Norfolk

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The contract requires the transportation of finished cylinder assemblies via U.S.-flag ocean vessels or approved foreign-flag alternatives, with responsibilities extending to FOB origin logistics and full compliance with defense shipment reporting requirements. This subcontract pertains to the movement of sensitive defense-related cargo and mandates adherence to strict regulatory and security protocols throughout the supply chain, from pickup at the origin point through international transit to final delivery. All transport methods must meet U.S. government standards for defense logistics, and the contractor must ensure timely, secure, and documented delivery in alignment with applicable federal regulations. The solicitation was posted on July 13, 2026, with responses due by July 28, 2026, under the NAICS code 483111 for ocean freight transportation services. The contract is managed by the Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate within the Department of Defense, and performance is expected to support defense operations with no geographic restrictions specified beyond the need for compliance with international shipping laws and defense reporting obligations. Participation is open under a general subcontracting framework without specific set-aside provisions, and all prospective bidders must demonstrate capacity to handle classified and controlled defense shipments through certified logistics channels.

General Info

Transport defense cylinder assemblies via approved vessels with full regulatory compliance and secure logistics from origin to final delivery.

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight Transportation

Place of Performance

USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE7LX-26-U-8792.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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CYLINDER ASSEMBLY, ACTUATING, LINEAR

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → STRATEGIC ACQ PROGRAM DIRECTORATE
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Transportation of finished cylinder assemblies via U.S.-flag ocean vessels or approved foreign-flag alternatives, including FOB origin logistics and defense shipment reporting.

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