Maritime Logistics and Charter Planning

The contract titled Maritime Logistics and Charter Planning seeks specialized support for the time charter coordination of military cargo operations, focusing on end-to-end logistical planning and execution. Key responsibilities include optimizing shipping routes for efficiency and security, managing port coordination to ensure timely loading and unloading, preparing and validating all compliance documentation to meet military and international regulatory standards, and maintaining strict schedule adherence to support operational timelines. The work is critical to ensuring the seamless movement of defense-related cargo and requires expertise in military logistics, maritime regulations, and real-time scheduling under high-stakes conditions. This subcontract is issued under NAICS code 488510, which corresponds to support activities for water transportation, and is managed by the Department of Defense through the Mschq Norfolk office. The solicitation was posted on May 5, 2026, with a firm response deadline of May 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM, indicating a rapid procurement cycle typical of time-sensitive defense operations. Performance will be conducted in support of military objectives across unspecified global locations, and the successful proposer must demonstrate proven capability in handling complex charter arrangements under classified or sensitive government constraints. There is no set-aside designation, meaning the opportunity is open to all qualified entities regardless of business size or ownership status.