22-day Dry Cargo Time Charter
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy / MSCHQ NORFOLK is issuing a Pre-solicitation for a 22-day Dry Cargo Time Charter. This requirement seeks a Roll-On/Roll-Off (RO/RO) vessel to transport military cargo from Gdansk, Poland, to Jacksonville, Florida. Responses are due May 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires one U.S. or foreign flag Roll-On/Roll-Off (RO/RO) vessel. The vessel must feature a ramp door and a main deck height of 20 feet or more. It needs to be capable of carrying a portion of 185,169 square feet of military cargo, including helicopters, wheeled vehicles, tracked vehicles, and breakbulk, as specified in the packing list.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Pre-solicitation for a Dry Cargo Time Charter
- Proposed Solicitation Number: N3220526R6089
- Duration: Approximately 22 days
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (All responsible sources may submit a proposal)
- Response Due: May 19, 2026
- Published: May 12, 2026
Place of Performance
The vessel will deliver cargo from Gdansk, Poland, and redeliver in Jacksonville, Florida (USA). The layday for the charter period commences and cancels on July 21, 2026.
Additional Notes
This procurement is designated as "Unrestricted" based on responses from a prior sources sought notice, a decision concurred with by MSC’s Director of Small Business Programs. Interested parties should contact LCDR Amy Hutchings at amy.r.hutchings.mil@us.navy.mil or (564) 226-5666, or Michelle James at michelle.d.james7.civ@us.navy.mil or (564) 230-3323.