43-Day Dry Cargo Time Charter N3220526R6033
Summary
AI-generated · Dec 19, 2025A 43-day time-charter for dry-cargo transportation of military equipment is being sought from US or foreign-flag RO/RO vessels, with up to two vessels expected. Each charter must be able to carry a portion of roughly 240,000 square feet of military cargo, including tracked and wheeled vehicles and breakbulk, from Charleston, SC to Agila Port, Subic Bay, Philippines. Laydays will occur in February 2026, and bidders must provide an estimated arrival time and a vessel itinerary to confirm the vessel can meet the laydays. The charter period is about 43 days per vessel.
This competition is unrestricted, with proposals from all responsible sources welcome and potential for multiple awards (up to two vessels) until needs are met. The new notice clarifies specific performance requirements (RO/RO capability, cargo mix, and the Charleston-to-Subic Bay routing) and requires bidders to demonstrate ETA and itinerary. The decision to set this procurement as unrestricted followed responses to a sources-sought notice, with concurrence from the SBA Procurement Center Representative.
Action Code: Pre-solicitation Date: 18 December 2025 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: 43-day Dry Cargo Time Charter Proposed Solicitation Number: N3220526R6033 Closing Response Date: Monday, 29 December 2025 Contract Point of Contact or Contract Specialist: Brandon Page at brandon.a.page.civ@us.navy.mil or 564-226-1239 and Robbin Jefferson at robbin.a.jefferson.civ@us.navy.mil or 564-230-3660 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 U.S. or foreign flag, roll-on/roll-off vessel(s) (multiple awards up to two vessels or until the needs of the Government have been met), capable of carrying a portion of 240,000 square feet of military cargo (tracked and wheeled vehicles, and breakbulk). Place of Contract Performance: The place/range of delivery is Charleston, SC (USA); and the place/range of redelivery is Agila Port, Subic Bay, Philippines. The layday(s) commences and cancels 04 February 2026 and 08 February 2026. Owners/Offerors are to indicate estimated time of arrival and provide vessel s itinerary confirming the vessel can meet the layday(s). The period of performance will be about 43 days for each charter. 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.
From Presolicitation posted on Dec 18, 2025RFP N3220526R6033 IS HEREBY RELEASED. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS.
From Solicitation posted on Dec 18, 2025RFP N3220526R6033 IS HEREBY AWARDED CONTRACTS N3220526C1218 (AMERICAN ROLL-ON ROLL-OFF CARRIER) AND N3220526C1219 (WATERMAN TRANSPORT, INC.). AWARD NOTICES FOR EACH CONTRACT POSTED SEPARATELY.
From Award Notice posted on Jan 16, 2026RFP N3220526R6033 IS HEREBY AWARDED CONTRACTS N3220526C1218 (AMERICAN ROLL-ON ROLL-OFF CARRIER) AND N3220526C1219 (WATERMAN TRANSPORT, INC.). AWARD NOTICES FOR EACH CONTRACT POSTED SEPARATELY.
From Award Notice posted on Jan 16, 2026Notice history
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Solicitation Posted Dec 18, 2025View changes (2)
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Award Notice Posted Jan 16, 2026
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Award Notice LATEST Posted Jan 16, 2026
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Posted: Jan 16, 2026
RFP N3220526R6033 IS HEREBY AWARDED CONTRACTS N3220526C1218 (AMERICAN ROLL-ON ROLL-OFF CARRIER) AND N3220526C1219 (WATERMAN TRANSPORT, INC.). AWARD NOTICES FOR EACH CONTRACT POSTED SEPARATELY.
Posted: Jan 16, 2026
RFP N3220526R6033 IS HEREBY AWARDED CONTRACTS N3220526C1218 (AMERICAN ROLL-ON ROLL-OFF CARRIER) AND N3220526C1219 (WATERMAN TRANSPORT, INC.). AWARD NOTICES FOR EACH CONTRACT POSTED SEPARATELY.
Awardees
| Company Name | UEI | CAGE Code | Location |
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| WATERMAN TRANSPORT, INC | N/A | N/A | Mobile, AL |
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