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Maritime Transport of Regulated Supplies via U.S.-Flag Vessels

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

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NAICS: 483111

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Submarine Rescue Vessel Extended Time Charter

Solicitation # N3220526R6077

Solicitation N3220526R6077 is a request for a fixed-price time charter of one Jones Act qualified, U.S. flag Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) to support submarine rescue requirements, submarine sea trials, and other Fleet mission support. The primary area of performance is in the vicinity of Hampton Roads and Norfolk, Virginia, with delivery and redelivery occurring at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek. The contract structure consists of a one-year base period followed by three one-year options and one 11-month option. Laydays are scheduled to commence on February 18, 2027, and end on March 28, 2027. The vessel must meet stringent technical specifications, including a requirement for 6,000 square feet of contiguous open deck space to accommodate the Submarine Rescue Diving Recompression System. Additional requirements include the installation of a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) decontamination station, specific satellite communication capabilities with a minimum committed information rate of 1024/1024 Kbps, and compliance with the Mother Ship (MOSHIP) Criteria Manual. The contractor is required to maintain an ISO-9000 certified Quality Management System and adhere to Department of Labor Wage Determination 2019-0288 Revision 27. Award will be made based on the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, provided the offeror meets all critical requirements, including classified requirements and critical submission data. Proposals must be submitted in three separate volumes: Business, Technical, and Price. Technical evaluations will focus on vessel qualifications, including Classification Society documentation, Certificates of Inspection, and a five-year port-call history. Invoicing is to be processed through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) at the SubCLIN level.

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U.S.-Flag Ocean Freight CarrierThis subcontract opportunity with the Defense Logistics Agency involves providing ocean transportation services for prime contractors on DLA supply contracts. The selected carrier will be responsible for transporting cargo from the point of origin to the final discharge point using U.S.-flag vessels. Key operational duties include managing port loading and discharge, providing rated on board vessel operating carrier's ocean bills of lading, and maintaining necessary reporting to MARAD. The performance of these services is centered in Mason City, with the primary objective of ensuring the secure delivery of cargo to the designated port of final discharge. Interested parties should note that the response deadline for this requirement is October 13, 2026, and the work falls under NAICS code 483111.

Defense Logistics Agency

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Military Specification Packaging and Shipping ServicesThis subcontract for Military Specification Packaging and Shipping Services involves providing specialized packaging, marking, and palletization for fragile industrial instruments destined for Defense Logistics Agency supply contracts. The service provider is responsible for ensuring all deliverables adhere to strict military standards, specifically applying packaging data per MIL-STD-2073-1E, marking per MIL-STD-129, and palletization per RP001. The scope of work requires the use of military-grade cushioning and unit containers to produce a final product ready for traceable freight transport. The project is managed under NAICS code 483111 and will be performed in Boise, Idaho. Interested parties must note the response deadline of October 13, 2026. This effort supports prime contractors in meeting the rigorous delivery requirements set forth by the Department of Defense.

Defense Logistics Agency

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DLA Compliant Packaging and Shipping ServicesThis HUBZone set-aside subcontract, issued by the Department of Defense for DLA DIST San Joaquin, requires specialized military packaging, marking, and palletization services for prime contractors. The scope of work involves the processing of 417 rubber blocks, ensuring all deliverables strictly adhere to ASTM D3951 for packaging, MIL-STD-129R(3) for marking and labeling, and RP001 DLA Packaging Requirements for palletization. The contractor must utilize military-grade materials and professional labeling equipment to ensure compliance. The performance of this contract will take place in Tracy, California, under NAICS code 483111. Interested parties must have submitted their responses by the deadline of October 13, 2026. The primary objective is the delivery of a fully compliant, properly packaged, and palletized shipment ready for Defense Logistics Agency supply chain integration.

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59-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER

Solicitation # N32205-SS-N321-27-001

Military Sealift Command Norfolk, Strategic Sealift Program Support Office, has issued Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-N321-27-001 to conduct market research for a 59-day dry cargo time charter. The requirement involves the use of U.S. or foreign flag RO/RO vessels to transport approximately 180,000 square feet of military cargo. The mission is scheduled to commence on November 22, 2026, departing from Charleston, South Carolina, traveling to various ports in and around the Mediterranean, and returning to Charleston. Interested parties must provide detailed vessel specifications, including main deck and stern ramp door height clearances, fuel consumption rates, and the number of supercargo the vessel can accommodate. Responses must also include the daily charter hire rate, confirmation of availability, and company identifiers such as the UEI and CAGE code. The procurement is categorized under NAICS 483111, with a small business size limitation of 1,050 employees. All responses are due via email by 11:00 AM Eastern Time on October 8, 2026.

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85-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER

Solicitation # N3220526R6136

Solicitation N3220526R6136 is a request for proposals issued by Military Sealift Command Norfolk for a firm-fixed-price, 85-day dry cargo time charter. The government seeks one ice-class, self-sustaining LO/LO breakbulk vessel with a minimum capacity of 750 TEU to support resupply operations. The charter includes delivery and redelivery at Port Hueneme, California, and requires the vessel to maintain high operational readiness and specific certifications, including a Vessel Certificate of Inspection and Ice Class and Polar Class documentation. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 483111. Award will be made to the lowest price, technically acceptable offeror, with a tiered preference system based on VISA priority and domestic shipyard usage. Technical evaluations will focus on vessel capability, compliance with classified requirements, and the ability to meet the delivery schedule. The vessel must provide specific satellite communications capabilities, including a minimum committed information rate of 1024/1024 Kbps, and adhere to strict cybersecurity and vulnerability management protocols for onboard laptops. Proposals must be submitted in PDF format and include a ship name, price, and signature. Following Amendment 0001, the closing date for submissions is October 7, 2026, at 1300 Eastern Time. Invoicing is to be processed electronically via Wide Area Work Flow using the Invoice 2-in-1 method. Fuel costs are calculated using DLA standard prices, specifically MGO at 1,188.68 dollars per metric ton.

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TUGCON, OPEN-OCEAN TOW

Solicitation # N32205-SS-PM4-26-176

Military Sealift Command Norfolk is conducting market research via Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-PM4-26-176 for U.S. Flag, Jones Act, ocean-going certified tugs to perform two separate open-ocean tow missions departing from Naval Station San Diego, California. The scope of work involves transporting the EX-FORT WORTH (LCS-3) to Inactships Bremerton, Washington, and the EX-LAKE ERIE (CG-70) to Inactships Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Performance is expected to commence around December 14, 2026, with a total laytime of four days for the mission. Qualified vessels must be built on or after 1970, or provide evidence of a full rebuild/repower after that date endorsed by the USCG or ABS. Tugs must possess sufficient bollard pull to maintain a minimum tow speed of six knots for a five knot speed of advance in Beaufort 5 conditions and must comply with 46 CFR Chapter 1 Subchapter M and the U.S. Navy Towing Manual (SL740-AA-MAN-10). Contractors are required to provide a comprehensive towing package for approval, procure an Independent Marine Surveyor for technical oversight, and provide all necessary towing hardware, including emergency lines and flooding alarms. Interested parties under NAICS 483111 must submit their capabilities, including vessel characteristics, certifications, proposed itineraries, and lump sum pricing that includes up to four days at the destination for customs and delivery. Responses must also indicate small business status and provide a demurrage rate. The primary point of contact for this request for information is David Anaya.

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Military-Grade Packaging and Marking ServicesThis subcontract for Military-Grade Packaging and Marking Services, issued by the Department of Defense ASC Commodities Division, requires the provision of specialized packaging, marking, and labeling for prime contractors delivering hardware to DLA Distribution centers. The contractor must ensure all items are packaged according to ASTM D3951, marked and labeled per MIL-STD-129, and palletized in accordance with RP001. Additionally, the scope includes the application of hazard labels per 29 CFR 1910.1200 using approved MIL-SPEC materials and equipment. The final deliverables consist of palletized shipments ready for transport to the DDSP New Cumberland facility in Pennsylvania. Interested parties should note the response deadline of October 7, 2026, for this requirement categorized under NAICS code 483111.

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Military-Standard Packaging and Marking

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ESD N3220526R0018 SOLICITATION

Solicitation # N3220526R0018

The Military Sealift Command requires the operation and maintenance of two government-owned Expeditionary Transfer Dock vessels, the USNS John Glenn and USNS Montford Point. The contractor is responsible for ensuring these vessels remain mission-ready at all times, except during scheduled maintenance, and must operate them in accordance with USCG, ABS, and SOLAS regulations. This requirement is structured as a single fixed-price contract with pass-through elements, consisting of a base year from May 2, 2027, to May 1, 2028, with four subsequent one-year options. The procurement is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS 483111, utilizing a best-value tradeoff source selection process where technical capability and past performance are significantly more important than price. Key operational requirements include maintaining a Secret level facility security clearance and employing personnel with Secret clearances. The contractor must manage crew manning across three operational statuses: Full Operating Status, Reduced Operating Status, and Repair Availability Status. Performance is monitored through Onboard Condition Inspections and specific metrics regarding cost, readiness, and manning, with an award fee plan providing up to $250,000 per evaluation period for both ships. Financial administration involves Wide Area Workflow invoicing and detailed reporting of reimbursable expenditures. The contractor is also required to provide comprehensive marine insurance, including Basic P&I and War Risk coverage, naming the United States as an assured.

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U.S. Flag Vessel Ocean Freight TransportThis subcontract involves the ocean transportation of commodities, specifically straps, for prime contractors supporting Land Supply Chain agency projects under the Department of Defense. The contractor is required to utilize U.S. flag vessels to move cargo from the port of loading to designated government destination ports. Key deliverables include the provision of rated onboard vessel operating carrier ocean bills of lading within 30 days of shipment and strict adherence to MARAD reporting requirements regarding vessel flag and gross weight. The project is categorized under NAICS code 483111 for deepwater port operations and is performed in APO 96278-2069. Interested parties must adhere to the response deadline of October 9, 2026, as specified in the solicitation posted on September 28, 2026.

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Medical Grade Packaging and Logistics Services

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The contract seeks subcontractors to provide maritime transportation and logistics services for the delivery of regulated supplies using U.S.-flag vessels in full compliance with the Jones Act and Defense Logistics Agency shipping protocols. All services must be performed in accordance with federal regulations governing domestic waterborne transport and DLA-specific procedural requirements to ensure secure, timely, and compliant movement of goods. The work is set aside entirely for small businesses under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside provision, with NAICS code 483111 designating it as coastal and Great Lakes water transportation. Performance will be based out of Tracy, California, with a submission deadline of July 27, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on July 15, 2026. The contracting activity falls under the Department of Defense, specifically the Maritime Supply Chain office, and the contract is structured as a subcontract. Interested parties must respond through the official DIBBS platform at the provided URL, ensuring adherence to all procedural, regulatory, and technical specifications outlined by the agency.