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Domestic and International Shipping Coordination (U.S.-Flag Vessel Requirement)

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Submission Closed07/27/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 483111

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DIBBS

Aerospace Component Packaging and Palletization

ASC COMMODITIES DIVISION

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75-day Dry Cargo Time Charter

Solicitation # N3220526R6134

Military Sealift Command Norfolk is soliciting a firm-fixed-price contract for a 75-day dry cargo time charter, with three additional 75-day option periods, to transport containerized ammunition. The requirement is for a self-sustaining U.S. or foreign flag vessel capable of carrying at least 600 TEUs, with a maximum length of 825 feet, a laden draft not exceeding 33 feet, and a minimum laden speed of 15 knots. The vessel will be delivered to and redelivered at Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point, North Carolina. The charter is scheduled to commence on December 14, 2026, with a cancelling date of December 18, 2026. This is a total small-business set-aside acquisition under NAICS code 483111. Award will be made based on the lowest price, technically acceptable (LPTA) basis, utilizing a tiered preference system that prioritizes VISA priority and domestic shipyard usage. Technical evaluations will focus on capability, experience, operational controls, and past performance, while also ensuring compliance with classified mission requirements and HAZMAT compatibility for Hazard Class material. The contractor must provide at least two supercargo and adhere to strict cybersecurity protocols for MECK laptops and CUI confidentiality. Proposals are due by September 17, 2026, and must include a ship name, price, and verifiable signature. Invoicing is managed electronically via Wide Area Work Flow, and labor rates are governed by Department of Labor Wage Determination 2019-0288.

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MIL-SPEC Packaging and Palletization Services

FLUID HANDLING DIVISION

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Military Packaging and Marking Services

ASC SUPPLIER OPER OEM DIVISION

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Military Packaging and Palletization Services

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MIL-STD-129 Compliant Packaging and Labeling

ACTIVE DEVICES DIVISION

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MIL-SPEC Packaging and Palletization Services

LAND SUPPLIER OPNS VEHICLE SPT

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MIL-SPEC Packaging and Labeling Services

MARITIME SUPPLY CHAIN

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MIL-SPEC Packaging and Marking Services

ACTIVE DEVICES DIVISION

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MIL-SPEC Packaging and Marking Services

ACTIVE DEVICES DIVISION

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MIL-STD-129 Compliant Packaging and Palletization

MARITIME SUPPLY CHAIN

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Ocean Freight Transportation

LAND SUPPLIER OPNS ENGINES

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2 days ago

DEADLINE

in 9 days

AI Contract Overview

The contract requires arrangement of ocean transportation using U.S.-flag vessels in full compliance with DFARS 252.247-7023, mandating strict adherence to statutory preferences for American-flagged shipping. All efforts to secure such vessels must be thoroughly documented, and any request to waive this requirement must be formally justified and submitted with supporting evidence. The performance location is specified as Portsmouth, Virginia, with the work falling under NAICS code 483111 for deep sea foreign transport of freight. The contract is structured as a subcontract and is part of the Department of Defense’s Maritime Supply Chain ESOC Buys initiative. Solicitation responses are due by July 27, 2026, with the opportunity posted on July 14, 2026, and further details accessible through the designated DIBBS portal.

General Info

Use U.S.-flag vessels for ocean transport in Portsmouth, VA, per DFARS, due July 27, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → MARITIME SUPPLY CHAIN ESOC BUYSView Agency

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

PORTSMOUTH, VA, 23709-1001, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE7M0-26-T-008M.

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

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CYLINDER, HYDRAULIC

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedJul 14

subcontract

Response DeadlineJul 27

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

07/27/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → MARITIME SUPPLY CHAIN ESOC BUYS

ContactsNo contacts available

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Organization / Agency

Department Of Defense → MARITIME SUPPLY CHAIN ESOC BUYS

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Full Description

Arrange ocean transportation using U.S.-flag vessels per DFARS 252.247-7023, including documentation of diligent efforts and waiver requests if needed.