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Time Charter Lease for Transportation and Logistics Support in Support of United States Coast Guard (USCG)

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70Z02326R93280001Federal

Submission Closed01/15/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 483111

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90-Day Tanker Time Charter

Solicitation # N3220527R6013

Solicitation N3220527R6013, issued by Military Sealift Command Norfolk, is a firm-fixed-price request for a 90-day tanker time charter to transport JP-5, F76, and JP8 cargo. The operation is centered in the Western Pacific and Sea of Japan range, with Sasebo, Japan, as the intended port for delivery and redelivery. The charter is scheduled to commence on November 23, 2026. Award will be granted to the lowest price, technically acceptable offer, with a preference for U.S. flag vessels. Offerors are divided into two categories based on their experience and past performance record over the preceding four calendar years. The vessel must meet stringent technical and safety standards, including being clean, gas-free, and ready for QAR inspection upon arrival. Required certifications include a Class Society Safety Management Certificate and either a USCG Certificate of Inspection for U.S. flagged vessels or a Certificate of Compliance for foreign flagged vessels. The government will conduct comprehensive inspections of the hull, cargo handling gear, and pollution avoidance equipment, including a 125 psi hydrostatic test of all cargo systems. Additionally, the vessel must have a SIRE inspection dated within six months of the laydays. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via Wide Area Work Flow and monthly accounting reports submitted to the Contracting Officer's Representative by the 25th of each month. Large business offerors must provide a Small Business Subcontracting Plan to remain eligible for award. Cybersecurity compliance is mandatory, specifically regarding the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information and the patching of MECK laptops. Proposals must be submitted by October 23, 2026, and must include a ship name, price, and verifiable signature to be considered valid.

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80-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER

Solicitation # N32205-SS-N321-27-004

The Military Sealift Command Norfolk, Strategic Sealift Program Support Office, has issued Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-N321-27-004 to conduct market research for an 80-day dry cargo time charter. The requirement involves a vessel capable of transporting a minimum of 500 TEUs of containerized ammunition, specifically hazard classes 1.1 through 1.4, while adhering to all regulatory HAZMAT compatibility and segregation requirements. The vessel must be self-sustaining and provide accommodations for at least two supercargo. Performance is scheduled to commence around January 3, 2027, with both delivery and redelivery occurring in Concord, California. Interested parties must submit their responses via email to David Hamilton by 11:00 AM Eastern Time on October 23, 2026. Required information includes detailed vessel descriptions, confirmation of supercargo capacity, daily charter rates, delivery and redelivery bonuses, and fuel consumption rates in metric tons for underway and import working. Additionally, respondents must provide company identification including their Unique Entity Identifier, CAGE code, and business size status under NAICS code 483111, which has a small business size limitation of 1,050 employees. Large businesses are specifically requested to provide details regarding potential subcontracting opportunities.

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60-Day U.S. Jones Act Tanker Time Charter

Solicitation # N3220527R6009

Military Sealift Command Norfolk is soliciting proposals for a 60-day U.S. Jones Act Tanker Time Charter to transport clean petroleum products. The requirement is for MR Tankers or Tug/Barge units (ATB/ITB/NTB) capable of operating on the U.S. West Coast, with intended delivery in Long Beach, California, and redelivery in Puget Sound, Washington. The charter period is scheduled to commence on December 15, 2026, with a cancelling date of December 18, 2026, and includes a government option to extend services for up to six months. Technical requirements include specific cargo capacity, vessel age, and SIRE inspections, while operational mandates require the vessel to be delivered clean, gas-free, and ready for inspection. Award will be made to the lowest price, technically acceptable offer, utilizing a tiered category system based on the offeror's fleet maintenance history over the preceding four years. Price evaluation is calculated as a dollars per barrel carried rate, based on minimum capacities of 260,000 barrels for MR Tankers and 150,000 barrels for Tug/Barge units. The contract incorporates strict cybersecurity and operational security standards, including the provision of a secure space for classified materials and adherence to OPSEC programs. Compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determinations and the submission of a Small Business Subcontracting Plan for large businesses are mandatory. Invoicing is processed electronically via Wide Area Work Flow.

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Operation & Maintenance (O&M) of T-ATS Vessels

Solicitation # N3220526R6006

Solicitation N3220526R6006 is a full and open competition for a firm-fixed price, Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated (GOCO) contract for the operation and maintenance of eight Navajo Class (T-ATS) towing, salvage, and rescue vessels. Managed by the Military Sealift Command in Norfolk, Virginia, the contract includes a 12-month base period anticipated to begin around April 1, 2027, with four subsequent one-year option periods. The contractor is responsible for providing ship officers and crews, technical support, and all necessary equipment and supplies to ensure vessels remain mission-ready worldwide. Performance must comply with USCG and ABS regulations, and the contractor must maintain a valid USCG Certificate of Inspection and ABS Classifications. The procurement has strict eligibility requirements, including a mandatory Top Secret facility clearance at the time of proposal submission. Evaluation is conducted on a best-value trade-off basis, where technical trade-off and past performance are significantly more important than price. Proposals must be submitted via the PIEE Solicitation Module by November 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST. Required documentation is organized into five volumes and includes detailed technical proposal datasheets, ship operating and dry docking experience, and financial evidence of at least 38 million dollars in liquid assets. Invoicing is processed through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), with performance measured via CPARS metrics focusing on vessel readiness and mission execution.

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ESD 26R0018 SOLICITATION

Solicitation # N3220526R1018

The Military Sealift Command requires the operation and maintenance of two government-owned Expeditionary Transfer Dock vessels, the USNS John Glenn and USNS Montford Point. The contractor is responsible for providing both ashore and afloat personnel to manage program engineering, ship operations, property, and budget management. Vessels must be maintained in good operable condition and remain mission ready at all times, adhering to all relevant laws and regulations from the United States Coast Guard and American Bureau of Shipping. Due to the nature of the mission, the contractor must possess a Secret facility clearance and employ personnel with Secret security clearances. This is a small business set-aside solicitation for a single firm-fixed-price contract with pass-through elements, consisting of one base year and four one-year options. The period of performance is scheduled to begin May 2, 2027, with anticipated delivery locations in Oakland, California, and Norfolk, Virginia. Award will be determined through a tradeoff source selection process where technical acceptability and past performance are equal in importance and combined are significantly more important than price. Performance is monitored via annual onboard condition inspections and specific metrics including crew retention and repair timelines, which inform CPARS ratings and a potential award fee of up to 250,000 dollars per evaluation period.

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Tanker Voyage Charter

Solicitation # N3220527R6011

Solicitation N3220527R6011 is a firm-fixed-price request for a Tanker Voyage Charter issued by Military Sealift Command Norfolk. The government seeks a responsible offeror to provide a vessel for a voyage with laydays commencing on November 7, 2026, and cancelling on November 14, 2026. The contract includes a total of 312 hours of laytime for loading and discharging cargo, with a potential government option to extend services for up to six months. Award will be granted to the lowest price, technically acceptable offer, with a specific preference for Category 1 offerors who have conducted at least 50 percent of their vessel maintenance in U.S. shipyards over the last five years. The evaluated price is based on a lump sum freight rate plus one day of demurrage. Technical requirements are stringent, requiring vessels to be maintained in the highest class of a recognized classification society and to be participants in the Ship Inspection Report system with a recent inspection. Cargo tanks must be clean, gas-free, and certified by a Marine Chemist, adhering to MIL-STD-3004-1 and Energy Institute HM 50 standards. The contract incorporates various federal regulations, including requirements for safeguarding covered defense information, combating trafficking in persons, and a preference for privately owned U.S.-flag commercial vessels. Large business offerors must submit an acceptable Small Business Subcontracting Plan to remain eligible. Proposals must be submitted in PDF format to Brandon Page by October 20, 2026, and must include the ship name, price, and signature.

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Solicitation # N32205-SS-PM4-27-003

Solicitation N32205-SS-PM4-27-003 is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Military Sealift Command Norfolk to identify potential providers for a spot charter of one U.S. flagged, Jones Act qualified, and coastal-rated Passenger Transfer Vessel. The vessel will support Commander Pacific Fleet in and around Hawaii from November 23, 2026, through February 28, 2027. The primary mission involves the safe transfer of up to 44 government personnel and 10 pallets of supplies to and from Ohio class submarines in the open ocean. The vessel must be available at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and capable of being operational within eight hours of notification. Technical requirements specify a minimum vessel length of 90 feet and a minimum of 50 gross registered tons, with USCG Subchapter T certification. The vessel must be capable of operating in seas up to 8 feet and winds up to 29 knots, maintaining a transit speed of 15 knots, and possessing an operational range of 500 nautical miles with seven days of endurance. Required equipment includes a crane or davit system capable of lifting 1,000 lbs and a brow at least 2 feet wide. Due to the nature of the mission, the contractor must possess a Secret facility clearance, and the master and entire crew must be U.S. citizens holding Secret clearances. Interested parties under NAICS 483111 are requested to submit their company details, vessel specifications, daily rates, and availability confirmation by October 21, 2026.

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Submarine Rescue Vessel Extended Time Charter

Solicitation # N3220526R6077

Military Sealift Command is soliciting a fixed-price time charter for one Jones Act qualified, U.S. flag Offshore Supply Vessel to support submarine rescue requirements, submarine sea trials, and other Fleet mission support in the vicinity of Hampton Roads, Virginia. The contract structure consists of a one-year base period followed by three one-year options and one 11-month option. Performance is scheduled to commence with laydays from February 18 through March 28, 2027, with delivery and redelivery occurring at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, Virginia Beach. The vessel must meet stringent technical specifications, including a requirement for 6,000 square feet of contiguous open deck space to accommodate the Submarine Rescue Diving Recompression System. Additional mandates include the installation of a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear decontamination station, adherence to Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection requirements, and the maintenance of an ISO-9000 certified Quality Management System. The contractor is responsible for providing a full crew complement in compliance with Service Contract Act wage determinations and ensuring satellite communications capabilities with a minimum committed information rate of 1024/1024 Kbps. Award will be made based on the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, provided the offeror is determined responsible under FAR Part 9.104. Proposals must be submitted in three separate volumes: business, technical, and price. Technical evaluations will be based on a pass/fail acceptable or unacceptable rating, with critical failure points tied to specific technical requirements. Invoicing and payment will be processed electronically through Wide Area Workflow.

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DLA RP001 Compliant Packaging and PalletizationThis subcontract involves providing specialized packaging and palletization services for pump slippers to support prime contractors fulfilling DLA supply contracts. The selected provider must ensure all crates, pallets, and cushioning strictly adhere to RP001 DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement and must hold the necessary certification in these standards to deliver shipments ready for transport. The project is managed under the Department of Defense through the DLA Weapons Support Maritime Supply Chain, with performance taking place in New Cumberland. Interested parties should note the response deadline of October 23, 2026, for this opportunity categorized under NAICS code 483111.

DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT MARITIME SUPPLY CHAIN

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MIL-SPEC Packaging and Marking ServicesThis subcontract for MIL-SPEC Packaging and Marking Services supports prime contractors on DLA supply contracts under the Department of Defense, specifically the DLA Weapons Support Land Supply Chain. The scope of work involves providing specialized packaging and marking for hardware to ensure secure delivery and government acceptance. All services must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 and DLA RP001 requirements for marking, utilizing military-grade materials and equipment. The project is categorized under NAICS code 483111 and will be performed in Tracy, California. Interested parties should note that the solicitation was posted on October 12, 2026, with a response deadline of October 23, 2026.

DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT LAND SUPPLY CHAIN

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N3220525R6003 - SURTASS-E RFP

Solicitation # N3220525R6003

Solicitation N3220525R6003 is a request for proposals issued by MSCHQ Norfolk for the Surtass-E Reprocurement. The requirement is for a fixed-price time charter with reimbursable elements for one US-flagged or foreign-flagged vessel (to be reflagged as US prior to delivery) to tow a passive acoustic monitoring array in support of U.S. Navy operations. The vessel must be capable of worldwide operations across all ocean basins, from the Arctic to the Antarctic, and must comply with IMO Polar Code Category C and ABS Ice Class D0 for survival in young open ice. Operational requirements include the ability to tow the system at speeds between 4-6 knots, 24 hours a day, for events lasting up to 60 days, while maintaining a directed heading within 5 degrees. The contract structure consists of a one-year base period followed by three one-year option periods and one final 11-month option period. Delivery and redelivery will take place in Norfolk, Virginia, with laydays scheduled from January 24, 2027, to April 15, 2027. The solicitation is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses and utilizes a two-factor evaluation process: a technical proposal rated as acceptable or unacceptable and the lowest evaluated price. Key contractor responsibilities include providing a crew compliant with Service Contract Act wage determinations, implementing comprehensive Force Protection and CBRN defense measures, and maintaining a Secret facility clearance. Following several amendments, the final response deadline is October 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT.

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ESD N3220526R0018 SOLICITATION

Solicitation # N3220526R0018

The Military Sealift Command requires the operation and maintenance of two government-owned Expeditionary Transfer Dock vessels, the USNS John Glenn and USNS Montford Point. The contractor is responsible for ensuring these vessels remain mission-ready at all times, except during scheduled maintenance, and must operate them in accordance with USCG, ABS, and SOLAS regulations. This requirement is structured as a single fixed-price contract with pass-through elements, consisting of a base year from May 2, 2027, to May 1, 2028, with four subsequent one-year options. The procurement is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS 483111, utilizing a best-value tradeoff source selection process where technical capability and past performance are significantly more important than price. Key operational requirements include maintaining a Secret level facility security clearance and employing personnel with Secret clearances. The contractor must manage crew manning across three operational statuses: Full Operating Status, Reduced Operating Status, and Repair Availability Status. Performance is monitored through Onboard Condition Inspections and specific metrics regarding cost, readiness, and manning, with an award fee plan providing up to $250,000 per evaluation period for both ships. Financial administration involves Wide Area Workflow invoicing and detailed reporting of reimbursable expenditures. The contractor is also required to provide comprehensive marine insurance, including Basic P&I and War Risk coverage, naming the United States as an assured.

Mschq Norfolk

POSTED

21 days ago

DEADLINE

N/A

General Info

Agency

Department Of Homeland Security → Hq Contract Operations (CG-912)(000

Contract Value

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight Transportation

Place of Performance

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

THAYERMAHAN, INC

Award Issued Date

04/01/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

70Z02326R93280001 Amendment 02

amendment

High

70Z02326R93280001 Vessel Day Rates Pricing Worksheet

specifications

High

Draft Statement of Work for Coast Guard Transportation and Logistics Support

18 pages · sow

High

Draft Task Order Attachment 2 - Threshold Requirements

1 page · sow

High

IDIQ HSC Ocean Time Charter Statement of Work Rev1

sow

High

IDIQ HSC Ocean Transportation and Logistics Support SOW

17 pages · sow

High

IDIQ Vessel Name Technical Capabilities

3 pages · sow

High

IDIQ Vessel Technical Capabilities Rev1

sow

High

Pre-Solicitation Notice 70Z02326R93280001 Vendor Q&A

4 pages · presolicitation

High

RFP Administrative Questions and Answers

1 page · q-and-a

High

RFP Administrative Questions and Answers rev1

5 pages · q-and-a

High

RFP IDIQ Questions and Answers

q-and-a

High

RFP No. 70Z02326R93280001 Amendment 01

amendment

High

RFP No. 70Z02326R93280001 IDIQ Contract for USCG Logistics Support

56 pages · rfp

High

Solicitation 70Z02326R93280001 Vessel Day Rates

2 pages · contract-document

High

Solicitation 70Z02326R93280001 Vessel Day Rates

idiq-day-rates

High

Task Order 1 Statement of Work for Transportation and Logistics Support

6 pages · sow

High

USCG Homeland Security Cutter Task Order 1 Solicitation 70Z02326R93280002

42 pages · task-order-solicitation

High

USCG Multiple-Award IDIQ Draft Solicitation for Command, Control, and Logistics Support

54 pages · rfp

High

2. IDIQ HSC Ocean Reference Documents

1 page · other

Low

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

6 updates

PhaseClosed

PostedDec 1

Presolicitation

Notice updatedDec 4

The response deadline was removed. The notice description changed.

Type ChangedDec 8

Presolicitation → Combined Synopsis

Notice updatedDec 10

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Notice updatedDec 16

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Deadline changedDec 19

Response deadline changed from Jan 8, 2026 to Jan 15, 2026.

Notice updatedJan 5

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Notice updatedJan 6

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Response DeadlineJan 15

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

01/15/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Hq Contract Operations (CG-912)(000

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20593, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Hq Contract Operations (CG-912)(000

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20593, USA

Contacts

Justin Geisendaffer

contact@example.gov

Sara Andrukonis

contact@example.gov

Full Description

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is soliciting proposals for a Multiple-Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (MA IDIQ) contract to provide command, control, and logistics support services in support of USCG missions. The place of performance may include the Caribbean Basin, Gulf of America and surrounding areas, the Atlantic Area, the Pacific Area, and the Polar Regions. The period of performance is 5 years, with a cummalitive ceiling of $99,000,000.00. This solicitation is unrestricted and open to all responsible sources.

See attachments for details:

RFP No. 70Z02326R93280001 (IDIQ)

1. IDIQ HSC Ocean Statement of Work (SOW)
2. IDIQ HSC Ocean Reference Documents
3. IDIQ (Company Name) Vessel Day Rates
4. IDIQ (Vessel Name)Technical Capabilities

Please note: Concurrent with the award of the IDIQ contract, the Government intends to issue the initial task order under the IDIQ to meet immediate operational requirements. Refer to Notice ID: 70Z02326R93280002 for initial task order Request for Proposal (RFP).