ESD 26R0018 SOLICITATION

Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
State: Federal
Type of Government: Federal
FSC Category:
  • V - Transportation, Travel and Relocation Services
NAICS Category:
  • 483111 - Deep Sea Freight Transportation
Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Posted Date: Sep 21, 2026
Due Date: Oct 22, 2026
Solicitation No: N3220526R0018
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ESD 26R0018 SOLICITATION
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Contract Opportunity
Notice ID
N3220526R0018
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Department/Ind. Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Major Command
MSC
Sub Command
MSC HQS
Office
MSCHQ NORFOLK
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Sep 21, 2026 12:08 pm EDT
  • Original Date Offers Due: Oct 22, 2026 12:55 am EDT
  • Inactive Policy: Manual
  • Original Inactive Date: Oct 19, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • Product Service Code: V124 - TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: MARINE CHARTER
  • NAICS Code:
    • 483111 - Deep Sea Freight Transportation
  • Place of Performance:
    CONUS
Description
The Military Sealift Command has a requirement for the Operation and Maintenance of the Expeditionary Transfer Dock(ESD) vessels. The Contractor must operate and maintain the vessels to support the assigned missions. The vessels must be operated in a professional manner and maintained in a good operable condition, and must be mission-ready at all times (excluding scheduled maintenance, repair and overhaul periods). The Contractor must operate the vessels and related systems and equipment in accordance with all relevant laws, terms of this contract, United States Coast Guard (USCG) and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) rules and regulations that would apply as if it is owned by anon-government entity, which includes, but is not limited to, maintaining a valid USCG Certificate of Inspection and ABS Classifications (including all statutory certificates) at all times. This contract requires the Contractor to possess and maintain a SECRET facilities clearance and to employ personnel with SECRET security clearances. The Government expects to award a single fixed-price contract with pass through elements under a tradeoff source selection process. This procurement strategy is designed to ensure the Government obtains the best value by selecting the best qualified offer that meets all technical and solicitation requirements. Offerors must demonstrate technical acceptability as defined in the solicitation to be considered forward.
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Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
  • 9276 3RD AVE BLDG LP26
  • NORFOLK , VA 23511-2313
  • USA
Primary Point of Contact
Secondary Point of Contact


History
  • Sep 21, 2026 12:08 pm EDTSolicitation (Original)

Related Document

Aug 27, 2026[Presolicitation (Original)] ESD 26R0018 PRESOLICITATION
Sep 29, 2026[Special Notice (Original)] ESD N3220526R0018 SOLICITATION
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