Military Sealift Command VERTREP Pacific Detachment B

The Military Sealift Command VERTREP Pacific Detachment B contract is a sole-source award for vertical replenishment services in support of naval operations in the Pacific region. Awarded under solicitation number N3220526C1236, the contract falls under NAICS code 481212, which pertains to maritime transit and cargo handling services, and was posted on June 4, 2026, with no set-aside provisions applied. The awarding organization is the Military Sealift Command Norfolk office, located in Norfolk, Virginia, while the primary place of performance is Guam, indicating the operational focus on U.S. Pacific Fleet logistics needs. Services include the delivery of supplies, fuel, ammunition, and other critical materiel via helicopter to ships at sea, ensuring continuous operational readiness without the need for port calls. The primary point of contact for this contract is Jim Ellis, reachable at 564-226-4573 or james.p.ellis54.civ@us.navy.mil, with Jordan Castellat serving as the secondary contact. The contract supports the strategic mobility and sustainment capabilities of the U.S. Navy by enabling rapid, at-sea resupply across the Indo-Pacific theater. Performance is expected to be executed under the direct authority and oversight of the Military Sealift Command, with all operations aligned to national defense requirements and maritime force projection goals. The contract does not specify a duration or monetary value, but the nature of the services implies a long-term, ongoing operational commitment.