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Supply Chain & Freight Logistics – U.S.-Flag Vessel Preference

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Submission Closed07/28/2026, 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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AI Contract Overview

This contract mandates the use of privately owned U.S.-flag commercial vessels for all applicable shipping activities, ensuring adherence to U.S. maritime preference requirements. All freight logistics must include compliant documentation, specifically an ocean bill of lading, to verify compliance with federal regulations governing domestic-flagged cargo transport. The solicitation is structured as a subcontract under the NAICS code 483111, which corresponds to deep sea foreign cargo transportation, and is issued by the Department of Defense through the MARITIME SUPPLY CHAIN ESOC BUYS office. The response deadline is set for July 28, 2026, with the solicitation posted on July 14, 2026, providing contractors a two-week window to submit proposals. Performance of the work is not geographically restricted within the United States, and no set-aside criteria are specified, meaning all eligible subcontractors may compete regardless of business size or status. The contractual obligation emphasizes reliance on U.S.-flagged shipping infrastructure to support national security and maritime policy objectives.