ESD 26R0018 PRESOLICITATION
Key Takeaways
- Set-aside for Small Business businesses
- Work to be performed in NORFOLK, VA
- Industry: Deep Sea Freight Transportation
- Advance notice of upcoming solicitation
Contract Details
- Notice ID
- N3220526R0018
- Opportunity Type
- Presolicitation
- Agency
- DEPT OF DEFENSE
- Sub-Agency
- DEPT OF THE NAVY
- Office
- MSCHQ NORFOLK
- Posted Date
- Thursday, August 27, 2026
- Response Deadline
- Saturday, September 12, 2026
- NAICS Code
- 483111 - Deep Sea Freight Transportation
- PSC Code
- V124
- Set-Aside
- Small Business Set Aside - Total
- Place of Performance
- NORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313
- Status
- Active
Description
This is not a solicitation, request for quote, or proposal. No contract or purchase order will be awarded from this notice. The Military Sealift Command has a requirement for the O&M 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 a non-gover
Why This Opportunity Matters
The Department of DEFENSE is actively seeking qualified contractors for deep sea freight transportation with a set-aside for Small Business businesses in NORFOLK, VA. This set-aside designation means eligible businesses face reduced competition from larger firms.
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