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Dry Cargo Voyage Charter

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N3220526R6107Federal

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The contract solicitation for a Dry Cargo Voyage Charter under solicitation number N3220526R6107 is issued by the Department of Defense through the Navy office in Norfolk, Virginia, with performance expected in the state of Washington. The solicitation was posted on July 13, 2026, and responses are due by July 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. This is an open procurement with no set-aside designated, meaning all eligible firms may compete. The North American Industry Classification System code 483111 identifies this as a vessel transport service, specifically for dry cargo charter operations. Primary point of contact is Brandon Page, reachable at [phone hidden] or [email hidden], with Eric Hatcher serving as secondary contact. The procurement is managed under official government channels and all submissions must align with the requirements detailed in the attached RFP, which governs vessel specifications, cargo handling, timelines, compliance, and delivery conditions for the voyage.

General Info

DOD seeks dry cargo vessel charter in Washington, bids due July 20, 2026, open to all eligible firms.

Contract Value

$2,990,000

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight Transportation

Place of Performance

WA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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Military Sealift Command Dry Cargo Voyage Charter (DRYVOY-SPOT) February 2026

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RFP N3220526R6107 - Vessel Transportation Services

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Wage Determination 2019-0288 Revision 26

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk
Contacts2 people available
OfficeNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA
Office AddressNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

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1. Action Code:  Presolicitation


2. Date:  13 July 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:  N3220526R6107


9. Closing Response Date:  20 July 2026


10. Contract Point or Contracting Officer:  Brandon Page; 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 requires one U.S. flag, self-sustaining Lift-On/Lift-Off (LO/LO) vessel, capable of carrying a minimum of 101 TEUs, while satisfying all applicable regulatory HAZMAT compatibility and segregation requirements.


17. Place of Contract Performance:  The load port(s)/place(s) is Naval Magazine Indian Island, WA (USA) with an available load date of 31 August 2026, and the discharge port(s)/place(s) is Yokosuka Naval Station, Japan, latest arrival date (LAD) of 21 September 2026, Apra Harbor, Guam, latest arrival date (LAD) of 29 September 2026, and  Yokosuka Naval Station, Japan, latest arrival date (LAD) of 07 October 2026. The layday commences and cancels on  30 August 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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