365-day Dry Cargo Time Charter

The Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSCHQ Norfolk), has issued a pre-solicitation notice under solicitation number N3220526R6098 for a 365-day dry cargo time charter. This requirement is for one U.S. flag, Jones Act compliant, self-sustaining Offshore Support Vessel (OSV) to perform services in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The vessel must feature at least 3,500 square feet of unobstructed cargo deck space with a minimum deck strength of 1,000 pounds per square foot and a crane capable of lifting 20 tons at an outreach of 30 feet. Additional technical requirements include a maximum laden draft of 6 meters, a minimum laden speed of 10 knots, the capacity to carry HAZCLAS 1 cargo, and at least four reefer plugs.

The period of performance is approximately 365 days, with the delivery and redelivery range centered in Pearl Harbor. The layday window commences on September 1, 2026, and cancels on September 30, 2026, within which offerors must specify a five-day window. This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside (SBA), a decision supported by the MSC Director of Small Business Programs following a recent sources sought notice.

The opportunity is classified under NAICS 483111 for Deep Sea Freight Transportation and PSC V124 for Transportation/Travel/Relocation- Transportation: Marine Charter. Proposals are due by June 11, 2026, and all responsible sources may submit an offer for consideration. LCDR Amy Hutchings and Michelle James serve as the primary points of contact for this requirement.