Vessel Charter with SECRET-Cleared Crew and Operations Support

A dry cargo vessel is required under a time charter lasting 28 days, fully crewed by personnel holding STCW certifications and SECRET-level security clearances to support sensitive military logistics operations. The vessel must be fully compliant with SOLAS and MARPOL standards, as well as all applicable U.S. and international regulations governing maritime safety, environmental protection, and defense-related transport. Operations are to be conducted in support of Department of Defense missions under the auspices of Mschq Norfolk, with performance subject to strict security and regulatory protocols. The contract is structured as a subcontract with a NAICS code of 483111, and responses are due by July 16, 2026, with the solicitation publicly posted on July 9, 2026.