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Domestic Ocean Freight Transportation

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Submission Closed07/24/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 483111

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Solicitation # SS-26-170

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90-DAY TANKER TIME CHARTER

Solicitation # N3220526R6132

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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 worldwide operation and maintenance of eight Navajo Class (T-ATS) towing, salvage, and rescue vessels under a Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated (GOCO) model. The contract consists of a 365-day base period and four one-year options, with performance expected to begin around April 1, 2027. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing qualified officers and crews, shore-side technical support, and all necessary equipment and supplies to ensure the vessels remain mission-ready. Key responsibilities include managing shipboard operations, medical requirements, engineering, and maintenance in accordance with American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) rules and federal sanitation standards. The requirement mandates that the contractor maintain a Top Secret facility clearance and employ personnel with Top Secret and Secret security clearances. A ship check and industry day are scheduled for September 25, 2026, at Austal USA in Mobile, Alabama, with documentation for attendance due by September 11, 2026. The procurement will be conducted via full and open competition, with an estimated solicitation issue date of September 18, 2026, and a closing date around October 19, 2026. Proposals must include a detailed budget using a government-provided Excel template and provide a Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code.

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ICE-CLASS TANKER (EXTENDED TERM CHARTER)

Solicitation # SS-26-162

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60-DAY JONES ACT TANKER TIME CHARTER ON WEST COAST

Solicitation # N32205-SS-N351-26-169

The Department of Defense, through Mschq Norfolk, is seeking sources for a 60-day Jones Act tanker time charter operating on the West Coast. This sources-sought notice, identified by solicitation number N32205-SS-N351-26-169, falls under NAICS code 483111 and specifies the place of performance in McCloud, California. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of September 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Primary coordination for this requirement is managed by LCDR Amy Hutchings, with secondary support provided by Eric Hatcher.

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Medium Range (MR) Tanker Time Charter - Option Exercise Sources Sought

Solicitation # SS-26-166

The Military Sealift Command Norfolk Strategic Sealift Program Support Office has issued Sources Sought Notice SS-26-166 to assess vessel availability and pricing for a Medium Range (MR) Tanker Time Charter. This request for information is specifically intended for an option evaluation to determine whether to exercise an option on an existing charter contract. The required vessel must be a U.S. flagged double hull MR tanker with segregated ballast tanks, aged 20 years or less, with a maximum length overall of 190 meters and a maximum deadweight tonnage of 50,000 metric tons. Technical requirements include a minimum sustained operating speed of 13 knots while laden, a minimum 10-ton boom lift capacity at the manifold, and the ability to carry at least 310 BBLs of JP8, JP5, JA1, or F76 fuel. The vessel must be capable of serving as an afloat storage tanker for extended periods and conducting simultaneous consol operations at two stations underway. The performance area is the Pacific Ocean, with delivery and redelivery ports intended for Onsan, Korea, or other locations in the Western Pacific and Sea of Japan. The proposed period of performance includes a base period from October 6, 2026, to October 5, 2027, and an option period extending from October 6, 2027, to September 5, 2028. Eligible contractors must possess a Secret facilities clearance and fall under NAICS code 483111. Interested parties, including small and large businesses, are requested to provide company identification, vessel descriptions, daily fuel consumption rates, and daily charter rates to the primary points of contact, Brittany Miller and F. Carley Orvin, by September 4, 2026.

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Jones Act Charter Procurement of New-Build Vessels

Solicitation # SS-26-168

The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command in Norfolk, Virginia, has issued Sources Sought Notice SS-26-168 to conduct a market survey regarding the procurement of new-build vessels under Jones Act charter. This request for information is designed to gather industry feedback on critical procurement factors, including potential contract term structures, the impact of financing, estimated daily charter rates, and termination liabilities or fees. The agency is seeking this data to better understand current market conditions and their effect on competition for future vessel acquisitions. Interested parties must submit their responses by September 17, 2026, to the primary point of contact, Brittany Miller, or the secondary contact, F. Carley Orvin. This notice is categorized under NAICS code 483111 and is intended for informational purposes only, serving as a market research tool rather than a formal offer or commitment to contract.

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The contract requires the transportation of a cable assembly via a U.S.-flag vessel when ocean shipping is necessary, ensuring compliance with domestic maritime regulations. The contractor must provide the ocean bill of lading no later than 30 days after the shipment is dispatched, documenting the movement of the cargo in accordance with contractual obligations. This requirement is part of a subcontract tied to the NAICS code 483111, which pertains to coastal and Great Lakes water transportation, and is managed under the Department of Defense’s Aviation Supply Chain ESOC Buys initiative. The place of performance is designated as Fort Bliss with a ZIP code of 79916-0000, indicating where the logistical responsibilities are centered, though no specific point of contact or office address is provided. The solicitation was posted on July 16, 2026, with responses due by July 24, 2026, setting a tight window for proposals and affirming the urgency of securing compliant transportation services.