ContractSolicitation

180-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER W/ ONE 180-DAY OPTION

DEPT OF DEFENSE N3220526R6088
Response Deadline
May 22, 2026
2 days left
Days Remaining
2
Until deadline
Set-Aside
No Set aside used
Notice Type
Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

Military Sealift Command Norfolk, part of the Department of the Navy, is seeking proposals for up to two firm-fixed-price contracts to support a dry cargo time charter for transporting U.S. Marine Corps cargo and personnel. The requirement is for Roll-On/Roll-Off vessels that can carry MV22 aircraft and provide 20,000 to 40,000 square feet of cargo capacity, along with hotel services for Sponsor personnel. The charter period is approximately a 180-day base period plus one 180-day option, with performance in the Western Pacific/Japan, and vessels must be NAVAIR certified for MV22 transport, achieve at least 10 knots, and sustain 5,000 nautical miles of uninterrupted transit. Proposals are due May 19, 2026 at 1100 Eastern Time, and the listed contacts are David Anaya and Christopher Tomlin.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
483111
Deep Sea Freight Transportation
PSC Code
V124
TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: MARINE CHARTER

Solicitation Documents

8 Files
26R6088 DRYTIME Fuel Consumption Temp.xlsx
Excel24 KBMay 15, 2026
AI Summary
The document outlines the DLA Standard Fuel Prices for Fiscal Year 2025, specifically for Marine Gas Oil (MGO) at $1,500.83 per metric ton, based on SEACARD Open Market rates. It details the cost breakdown for various fuel categories: Fuel Underway (laden), Fuel Underway (ballast), Fuel Underway (auxiliary), and In Port Idle. Although the structure for calculating costs per day is provided, all total cost fields are currently listed as $0.00, indicating that this document is a template or a preliminary pricing sheet where the actual consumption data needs to be inputted to generate total fuel costs.
26R6088 QA_0003.pdf
PDF106 KBMay 20, 2026
AI Summary
The document,
26R6088 A2_Ext_Closing.pdf
PDF100 KBMay 20, 2026
AI Summary
Amendment 0002 to RFP N3220526R6088 from the Military Sealift Command Norfolk, Strategic Sealift Program Support Office (N103A), issued on May 18, 2026, modifies the original solicitation dated May 12, 2026. This amendment specifically revises the
26R6088 QA_0002.pdf
PDF101 KBMay 20, 2026
AI Summary
The document,
26R6088 QA 0001.pdf
PDF103 KBMay 20, 2026
AI Summary
The document,
26R6088 A1_Opt_Days.pdf
PDF130 KBMay 20, 2026
AI Summary
Military Sealift Command Norfolk has issued Amendment 0001 to RFP N3220526R6088. This amendment, dated May 15, 2026, revises the charter period in Box 4 to approximately a 180-day base period and one 180-day option period. Additionally, Attachment C, the Fuel Consumption Template, has been updated to include estimated days for fuel consumption. All other terms and conditions of the original RFP, dated May 12, 2026, remain unchanged. The amendment was signed by Christopher Tomlin, Contracting Officer.
26R6088 DRYTIME Fuel Consumption Temp Rev.xlsx
Excel24 KBMay 20, 2026
AI Summary
The provided document outlines the pricing and allocation of fuel for Fiscal Year 2025, specifically focusing on
26R6088 RFP.pdf
PDF308 KBMay 20, 2026
AI Summary
The Military Sealift Command Norfolk (MSC) has issued RFP N3220526R6088, seeking proposals for up to two firm-fixed-price contracts for Roll-On/Roll-Off (RO/RO) vessels. These vessels will transport U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) cargo and personnel in the Western Pacific for a 180-day base period plus a 180-day option. Key requirements include the ability to transport MV22 aircraft, 20,000 to 40,000 square feet of cargo capacity, a minimum speed of 10 knots, and 5,000 nautical miles of uninterrupted transit. Offerors must provide hotel services for Sponsor personnel, and vessels must be NAVAIR certified for MV22 transport. Proposals are due by May 19, 2026, at 1100 Eastern Time. The evaluation will prioritize technically acceptable proposals with the lowest price to the government, considering charter hire rates, fuel costs, and adherence to specific FAR and DFARS clauses.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 12, 2026
amendedAmendment #1· Description UpdatedMay 15, 2026
amendedAmendment #2· Description UpdatedMay 18, 2026
amendedLatest AmendmentMay 20, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 22, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 6, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Office
MSCHQ NORFOLK

Point of Contact

Place of Performance

JAPAN

Official Sources