What the agency is buying
by RFPFinder from the notice and attachments; the solicitation governsThe Department of Defense seeks a 360-day dry cargo time charter for one general cargo Roll-on/Roll-off or Lift-on/Lift-off vessel to transport rolling stock and general cargo in support of USMC missions in the Western Pacific. Proposals are due November 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM UTC; this is a presolicitation with no set-asides.
Scope
- 360-day dry cargo time charter for one RORO or LOLO vessel
- Minimum 40,000 square feet capacity for rolling stock and general cargo
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- Submit as the notice directs before 11:00 AM ET on Nov 2
Details
- Place of performance
- NORFOLK, Virginia
- Buyer type
- Federal
- Notice type
- Presolicitation
- Solicitation no.
- N32205-27-R-6015
- Category
- Transportation · beta
- Size standard
- 1,050 employees SBA table, NAICS 483111
- Delivery location
- Naha, Okinawa, Japan from notice
- Period of performance
- 360-day charter commencing 28 December 2026, cancelling 06 January 2027 from notice
- Local presence
- Not required
- Amendments
- None since Oct 20
- Contact
- David Anaya
- Office
- DEPT OF THE NAVY · MSCHQ NORFOLK
- Phone
- 5642268419
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verified Thu, Oct 22 · 12:30 AM ETNo amendments since posting on Tue, Oct 20; verified Thu, Oct 22 · 12:30 AM ET.
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Notice as published
360-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER
Action Code: Pre-solicitation Date:
Earlier updates (1)
21 October 2026 Year: Fiscal Year 2027 Contracting Office Zip Code: 23511 Product or Service Code: V124- Transportation, Travel, & Relocation Services Contracting Office Address: 471 East C Street, Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA 23511 Subject: 360-day Dry Cargo Time Charter Proposed Solicitation Number: N3220527R6015 Closing Response Date: Monday, 02 November 2026 Contract Point of Contact or Contract Specialist: David Anaya at [email on the source notice] or 564-226-8419 Contract Award and Solicitation Number: TBD Contract Award Dollar Amount: TBD Contract Line Item Number: N/A Contract Award Date: TBA Contractor: TBD Description: This requirement is for one U.S. or foreign flag, general cargo Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO) or Lift-on/Lift-off (LOLO) vessel capable of transporting a minimum of 40,000 square feet of rolling stock and general cargo as described in the provided cargo list. The vessel will conduct port-to-port logistics operations in support of USMC missions and exercises in the Western Pacific region.
Place of Contract Performance: The place/range of delivery and redelivery is Naha, Okinawa, Japan. The layday commences 28 December 2026 and cancels 06 January 2027, and the charter period is about 360 days.
Set-aside Status: N/A. The decision to release this procurement as Unrestricted is based on responses received from a recent, sources sought notice for this service. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency.
The Small Business Administration's Procurement Center Representative concurred with this decision.
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