Bid guide
How to bid on the 360-Day Dry Cargo Time Charter for the Navy
What the Navy is seeking
The Department of the Navy is seeking one U.S.- or foreign-flagged roll-on/roll-off or lift-on/lift-off cargo vessel for about 360 days. The vessel must be capable of carrying at least 40,000 square feet of rolling stock and general cargo, as described in a cargo list.
The ship would support Marine Corps missions and exercises through port-to-port logistics operations in the Western Pacific. Delivery and redelivery are in Naha, Okinawa. This is an RFI, so vendors should review the available notice and documents to understand what response the Navy is requesting.
Key dates and the response deadline
The notice was published October 21, 2026. Responses are due Monday, November 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET.
The layday begins December 28, 2026, and cancels January 6, 2027. The charter period is about 360 days. The notice says all responsible sources may submit proposals for consideration.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity may suit vessel owners, operators, or chartering firms able to provide a U.S.- or foreign-flagged RORO or LOLO vessel with the stated cargo capacity and support port-to-port operations in the Western Pacific.
The procurement is unrestricted, with no set-aside stated. Small businesses can consider responding if they can meet the vessel and operational needs described in the notice.
How to access the opportunity
Click “View original source” above to open the opportunity on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid.
A free account may be needed to view documents, though many bids do not require one. Review the notice and any available documents for the requested response details.
Prepare a clear, relevant response
Explain how the vessel you propose meets the stated flag, RORO or LOLO, and minimum cargo-area requirements. Use specific, verifiable vessel information and address the cargo list if it is available in the documents.
Show how your firm can support the Western Pacific port-to-port mission and the stated delivery, redelivery, and layday window. Check the response instructions carefully, allow time to submit before the deadline, and ask the listed Navy contact about any unclear requirement.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of the Navy; the original posting controls.