5 Open NAICS 483111 Solicitations in Virginia
5 open solicitations under NAICS 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation) have a place of performance in Virginia. Over the past 12 months, 15 solicitations were posted in this category.
Open Solicitations
See all →- N3220525R6003 - SURTASS-E RFP
DEPT OF DEFENSEDue Sep 10, 2026
• The Department of Veterans Affairs requires maintenance and repair of biomedical equipment at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center under a sole-source contract. • • Acquisition is set aside for small businesses under NAICS 811219 (Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair). • • Coverage spans one base year plus two option years at Minneapolis VAMC, with a period of performance requiring reflagging an acoustic array vessel prior to 2027.
- ESD 26R0018 PRESOLICITATION
DEPT OF DEFENSEDue Sep 12, 2026
• The Military Sealift Command requires operation and maintenance of Expeditionary Transfer Dock vessels. • This acquisition requires a SECRET facilities clearance and personnel with SECRET security clearances. • Vessels must be operated and maintained in accordance with USCG and ABS rules and regulations. • Award is expected as a single fixed-price contract with pass-through elements under a trade-off source selection process.
- Submarine Rescue Vessel Extended Time Charter
DEPT OF DEFENSEDue Sep 21, 2026
• The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 requires a sole-source contract for maintenance and repair of biomedical equipment at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center under a one-year base period with two option years. • The acquisition is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 811219 (Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair) and will require the time charter of an Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) qualified, U.S. flag vessel to support submarine rescue requirements. • All three options have laydays between February 18 and March 28, 2027; a one-year option period has a guaranteed layday of October 10, 2027; and a 11-month option period has a guaranteed layday of December 20, 2027.
- Submarine Rescue Vessel Extended Time Charter
DEPT OF DEFENSEDue Sep 21, 2026
• The Navy requires a time charter of one Jones Act qualified, U.S. flag, Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) for submarine rescue. • This is an unrestricted competition for a fixed-price time charter of an OSV. • The OSV will support submarine sea trials and Fleet mission support near Hampton Roads, Virginia, with a 1-year base period and options. • Anticipated lay days are 18 February - 28 March 2027.
- N3220525R6003 - SURTASS-E RFP
DEPT OF DEFENSEDue Sep 24, 2026
• The government requires a time charter of one US flagged or foreign flagged vessel for a maritime operation. • This is an unrestricted competition with a fixed-priced contract structure and reimbursable elements. • The performance period includes a 1-year base period and four option periods totaling nearly four years. • Responses are due September 24, 2026, 1:00pm local time (EDT).
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