| Location: | Washington |
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| Posted: | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
| Type of Contract: | Awards |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | N3220526R6044 |
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1. Action Code: Presolicitation
2. Date: 05 February 2026
3. Fiscal Year: 2026
4. Contracting Office Zip Code: 23511
5. Classification Code: V124 - Transportation/Travel/Relocation - Transportation: Marine Charter
6. Contracting Office Address: 471 East C St., Bldg. SP-64, Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA 23511
7. Subject: Dry Cargo Voyage Charter
8. Proposed Solicitation Number: N3220526R6044
9. Closing Response Date: 12 February 2026
10. Contract Point or Contracting Officer: Jordan Morrison; jordan.a.morrison5.civ@us.navy.mil
11. Contract Award and Solicitation Number: T.B.D.
12. Contract Award Dollar Amount: T.B.D.
13. Contract Line Item Number: N/A
14. Contract Award Date: T.B.A.
15. Contractor: T.B.D.
16. Description: U.S. Transportation Command requires one, U.S. flag, roll-on/roll-off vessel with articulating ramp, capable of carrying a minimum of 30 TEUs and minimum 19,000 SQFT of general cargo (Wheeled vehicles and breakbulk).
17. Place of Contract Performance: The load port(s)/place(s) is Tacoma, Washington (USA) with an available load date of 27 April 2026, and the discharge port(s)/place(s) are White Beach, Okinawa, Japan, latest arrival date (LAD) of 19 May 2026; Apra Harbor, Guam, LAD of 26 May 2026; and White Beach, Okinawa, Japan, LAD of 01 June 2026. The layday commences and cancels on 26 April 2026, and the period of performance will be one voyage.
18. Set-aside Status: Full and Open competition. The decision to release this solicitation as Full and Open competition is based on responses received from a recent, sources sought notice for this service. The Director of MSC’s Office of Small Business Programs has concurred with this decision.
| Feb 5, 2026 | [Solicitation (Original)] Dry Cargo Charter Voyage |
| Feb 26, 2026 | [Award Notice (Original)] Dry Cargo Charter Voyage |

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