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Ocean Transportation of Supplies (U.S.-Flag Vessel Coordination)

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Federal

Submission Closed08/12/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 483111

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Aerospace Component Packaging and Palletization

ASC COMMODITIES DIVISION

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75-day Dry Cargo Time Charter

Solicitation # N3220526R6134

Military Sealift Command Norfolk is soliciting a firm-fixed-price contract for a 75-day dry cargo time charter, with three additional 75-day option periods, to transport containerized ammunition. The requirement is for a self-sustaining U.S. or foreign flag vessel capable of carrying at least 600 TEUs, with a maximum length of 825 feet, a laden draft not exceeding 33 feet, and a minimum laden speed of 15 knots. The vessel will be delivered to and redelivered at Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point, North Carolina. The charter is scheduled to commence on December 14, 2026, with a cancelling date of December 18, 2026. This is a total small-business set-aside acquisition under NAICS code 483111. Award will be made based on the lowest price, technically acceptable (LPTA) basis, utilizing a tiered preference system that prioritizes VISA priority and domestic shipyard usage. Technical evaluations will focus on capability, experience, operational controls, and past performance, while also ensuring compliance with classified mission requirements and HAZMAT compatibility for Hazard Class material. The contractor must provide at least two supercargo and adhere to strict cybersecurity protocols for MECK laptops and CUI confidentiality. Proposals are due by September 17, 2026, and must include a ship name, price, and verifiable signature. Invoicing is managed electronically via Wide Area Work Flow, and labor rates are governed by Department of Labor Wage Determination 2019-0288.

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MIL-SPEC Packaging and Palletization Services

FLUID HANDLING DIVISION

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Military Packaging and Marking Services

ASC SUPPLIER OPER OEM DIVISION

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Military Packaging and Palletization Services

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MIL-STD-129 Compliant Packaging and Labeling

ACTIVE DEVICES DIVISION

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MIL-SPEC Packaging and Palletization Services

LAND SUPPLIER OPNS VEHICLE SPT

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MIL-SPEC Packaging and Labeling Services

MARITIME SUPPLY CHAIN

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MIL-SPEC Packaging and Marking Services

ACTIVE DEVICES DIVISION

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MIL-SPEC Packaging and Marking Services

ACTIVE DEVICES DIVISION

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MIL-STD-129 Compliant Packaging and Palletization

MARITIME SUPPLY CHAIN

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Ocean Freight Transportation

LAND SUPPLIER OPNS ENGINES

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2 days ago

DEADLINE

in 9 days

AI Contract Overview

The contract requires coordination of ocean freight services using U.S.-flag vessels whenever possible, ensuring compliance with regulations favoring American-flagged shipping. The contractor must thoroughly document all sourcing efforts to demonstrate due diligence in seeking available U.S.-flag vessels before considering alternatives. Upon completion ofshipment, the contractor is responsible for delivering ocean bills of lading as the official documentation of cargo movement. The work is scoped under NAICS code 483111 which pertains to ocean transport of freight, and the performance location is specified as New Cumberland with a ZIP code of 17070-5002. This subcontract under the Department of Defense’s ASC Commodities Division must be responded to by August 12, 2026, with solicitation activities opening on August 4, 2026. The contracting entity expects full adherence to U.S. maritime preference requirements and precise documentation throughout the transportation process.