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Vessel Charter with SECRET-Cleared Crew and Operations Support

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Response Deadline07/16/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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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.

General Info

28-day time charter for STCW-certified, SECRET-cleared dry cargo vessel supporting DoD logistics under SOLAS/MARPOL.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq NorfolkView Agency

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

TX, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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Timeline

PostedJul 9

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Response DeadlineJul 16

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Response Deadline

07/16/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTCin 5 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

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Department Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

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Full Description

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Provide a dry cargo vessel for a 28-day time charter, fully crewed with STCW-certified personnel holding SECRET clearances. The vessel must comply with SOLAS, MARPOL, and U.S. and international regulations for military logistics support.

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