Dry Cargo Charter Voyage
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Contract N3220526P5070, awarded by Military Sealift Command Norfolk, is a firm-fixed-price agreement for a Dry Cargo Charter Voyage. The contract requires a U.S. flag Roll-On/Roll-Off vessel capable of transporting at least 30 TEUs and 19,000 square feet of cargo. Performance begins on April 26, 2026, with loading in Tacoma, Washington, and subsequent discharges at White Beach, Okinawa, Japan, and Apra Harbor, Guam. The vessel must be seaworthy, maintained in the highest class of a recognized society, and compliant with all international and flag state regulations. A critical component of the scope involves providing a team of at least four armed Contractor Security personnel to protect the vessel from maritime threats, including piracy and drone attacks. These personnel must be ISO 28007 certified, possess valid TWIC clearances, and be equipped with government-approved firearms and tactical gear. The contract is administered through the Wide Area WorkFlow system for invoicing and follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable award methodology, with a preference for vessels repaired in U.S. shipyards. Compliance with strict OPSEC programs and the Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act is mandatory for all personnel operating outside the continental United States.
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Contract Value
$2,379,825Place of Performance
WA, USASet-Aside
Awardee
WATERMAN TRANSPORT INCAward Issued Date
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Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
1. Action Code: Presolicitation
2. Date: 05 February 2026
3. Fiscal Year: 2026
4. Contracting Office Zip Code: 23511
5. Classification Code: V124 - Transportation/Travel/Relocation - Transportation: Marine Charter
6. Contracting Office Address: 471 East C St., Bldg. SP-64, Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA 23511
7. Subject: Dry Cargo Voyage Charter
8. Proposed Solicitation Number: N3220526R6044
9. Closing Response Date: 12 February 2026
10. Contract Point or Contracting Officer: Jordan Morrison; contact@example.gov
11. Contract Award and Solicitation Number: T.B.D.
12. Contract Award Dollar Amount: T.B.D.
13. Contract Line Item Number: N/A
14. Contract Award Date: T.B.A.
15. Contractor: T.B.D.
16. Description: U.S. Transportation Command requires one, U.S. flag, roll-on/roll-off vessel with articulating ramp, capable of carrying a minimum of 30 TEUs and minimum 19,000 SQFT of general cargo (Wheeled vehicles and breakbulk).
17. Place of Contract Performance: The load port(s)/place(s) is Tacoma, Washington (USA) with an available load date of 27 April 2026, and the discharge port(s)/place(s) are White Beach, Okinawa, Japan, latest arrival date (LAD) of 19 May 2026; Apra Harbor, Guam, LAD of 26 May 2026; and White Beach, Okinawa, Japan, LAD of 01 June 2026. The layday commences and cancels on 26 April 2026, and the period of performance will be one voyage.
18. Set-aside Status: Full and Open competition. The decision to release this solicitation as Full and Open competition is based on responses received from a recent, sources sought notice for this service. The Director of MSC’s Office of Small Business Programs has concurred with this decision.
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