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365-day Dry Cargo Time Charter

Issuing Agency:DEPT OF DEFENSE - DEPT OF THE NAVY (Hawaii)

Solicitation ID:sam_b99633832b984342b3485ccedf6ece75

Standard Labor WagesSBE/DVBE Preference
Estimated ValueValue TBD
Response Deadline6/11/2026
Original Sourcesamgov

RFP Description

Location: Hawaii. Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Action Code: Pre-solicitation Date: 05 June 2026 Year: Fiscal Year 2026 Contracting Office Zip Code: 23511 Product or Service Code: V124 - Transportation/Travel/Relocation - Transportation: Marine Charter Contracting Office Address: 471 East C Street, Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA 23511 Subject: 365-day Dry Cargo Time Charter Proposed Solicitation Number: N3220526R6098 Closing Response Date: Thursday, 11 June 2026 Contract Point of Contact or Contract Specialist: LCDR Amy Hutchings at amy.r.hutchings.mil@us.navy.mil and Michelle James at michelle.d.james7.civ@us.navy.mil 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 requires one U.S. flag, Jones Act, self-sustaining Offshore Support Vessel (OSV), with a minimum of 3,500 square feet of unobstructed cargo deck space, with a minimum cargo deck strength of 1,000 pounds per square foot, with a crane capable of lifting 20 tons at an outreach of 30 feet, with a maximum laden draft 6 meters, with the ability to carry HAZCLAS 1 cargo, with a minimum of four reefer plugs and with a Minimum Laden Speed that shall be 10 knots. Place of Contract Performance: The place/range of delivery/redelivery is Pearl Harbor, HI (USA). The layday(s) commences on 01 September 2026 and cancels on 30 September 2026. Owners/Offerors shall indicate a five-day layday window between commencing and cancelling dates. The period of performance will be about 365 days. Set-aside Status: Total Small Business Set-Aside. The decision to release this procurement as Total-Small Business Set-Aside 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. MSCs Director of Small Business Programs concurred with this decision.

How to Win This Contract

This solicitation is set aside for certified Small Businesses (SB/SBE) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) in Hawaii. Prime contractors bidding must meet specific set-aside quotas or sub out scopes to certified firms to remain responsive. For projects of this size, having clear, compliant documentation and showing immediately available resources to execute the work is the fastest path to selection by DEPT OF DEFENSE - DEPT OF THE NAVY (Hawaii). Ensure all bid packages, attachments, and compliance affidavits are completed and uploaded to samgov before the closing deadline on 6/11/2026.

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