Offshore Support Vessel (OSV) Time Charter Service

A full-service time charter is being offered for a self-sustaining offshore support vessel to support the transportation of dry cargo between mainland U.S. ports and Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, over a fixed 365-day period. The vessel must be capable of independent operations with all necessary crew, provisions, and equipment onboard to ensure uninterrupted service throughout the charter term, with no reliance on external logistical support during transit or while at anchorage. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 483111, indicating it falls within the coastal and short-sea shipping sector, and is administered by the Department of Defense through the Mschq Norfolk office. Bidders must submit proposals by May 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with the opportunity posted on May 7, 2026, and no set-aside provisions apply. The vessel's operational scope requires reliable, weather-resilient performance in open-ocean environments and compliance with all federal maritime and defense transportation regulations for the duration of the charter.