RO/RO Vessel Time Charter Services

The contract requires the provision of a Roll-on/Roll-off vessel with a minimum of 325,000 square feet of militarily useful deck space and 75 inches of vertical clearance to support the transport of military cargo under a dry time charter lasting between 40 and 60 days. The vessel must be capable of efficiently loading, transporting, and unloading heavy military equipment and supplies, ensuring operational readiness and logistical support for defense operations. The charter is intended for direct military use and must meet stringent requirements for cargo capacity and accessibility to accommodate oversized and outsized military assets. This subcontract, issued by the Department of Defense through the office of Mschq Norfolk, is classified under NAICS code 483111 for water transportation of general cargo. The solicitation opened on May 5, 2026, with a strict response deadline of May 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM. No set-aside provisions are specified, and the place of performance is not detailed, implying flexibility in loading and unloading ports as dictated by operational needs. The contract is part of broader Department of Defense logistics efforts to secure reliable maritime transport assets capable of sustaining long-term and time-sensitive military deployments.