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Time Charter Sub Rescue Vessel

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N3220526R6077Federal

Response Deadline09/21/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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This fixed-price time charter solicitation, numbered N3220526R6077, seeks one Jones Act qualified, U.S. flag Offshore Supply Vessel to support submarine rescue requirements, sea trials, and other Fleet missions near Norfolk, Virginia. The contract structure consists of a one-year base period with three optional one-year extensions and one final 11-month option period. Managed by the Department of Defense through Mschq Norfolk, the project has anticipated lay days from February 18 to March 28, 2027. Interested parties must submit responses by September 21, 2026, under NAICS code 483111.

General Info

Fixed-price charter for one Jones Act vessel supporting Navy missions near Norfolk, Virginia.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq NorfolkView Agency

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

53470, VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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N3220526R6077+Synopsis.pdf

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Timeline

PhasePresolicitation

PostedAug 19

Presolicitation

Response DeadlineSep 21

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

09/21/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin about 1 month

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Organization & Contact Information

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

Contacts2 people available

OfficeNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

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Department Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

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Office AddressNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

Contacts

Yvonne Escoto

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Stephanie Ricker

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Full Description

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The soliciation will be a fixed-price time charter, with a performance period of one (1) year base period and will be followed by three (3) 1-year options and one (1) 11-month option period. The solicitation will require time the charter of one (1) Jones Act qualified, U.S. flag, Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) to support submarine rescue requirements in support of submarine sea trials and other Fleet mission support as required, in the vicinity of Norfolk, Virginia. Anticipated lay days: 18 February - 28 March 2027.

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