Time Charter of Passenger Transfer Vessel

Background
The Military Sealift Command is issuing a solicitation for the time charter of one (1) Jones Act qualified, U.S.-flag vessel to support the Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet.

This contract aims to provide necessary maritime transportation services in the vicinity of Pearl Harbor, HI.

Work Details
The contractor will provide a fixed-priced time charter for one (1) Jones Act qualified, U.S.-flag vessel.

The performance period includes a one (1) year base period followed by three (3) one-year option periods and one (1) 11-month option period.

The anticipated lay days for the vessel are from 24 October 2026 to 15 February 2027. The delivery schedule is set for the same dates, and the destination information indicates worldwide service.

Period of Performance
The contract will be performed from 24 October 2026 to 15 February 2027, with options extending the performance period potentially up to four additional years.

Place of Performance
Pearl Harbor, HI

Bidder Requirements
This procurement is set aside as a 100% small business set-aside based on market research indicating an expectation of receiving quotes from two or more small businesses.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on contract N3220522C4176, awarded to Hawaii Resource Group for a time charter of the MV Malama, a U.S.-flag, Jones Act-qualified vessel supporting the Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet in the vicinity of Pearl Harbor, HI. The prior award’s mission and geographic support area closely match the current solicitation’s requirement for a similar time charter with lay days in the same Pearl Harbor timeframe, suggesting continuity of vessel support needs.