US Air Force Prepositioning Vessel

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Title:  

US Air Force Prepositioning Vessel

Agency:  

U.S. Department Of Defense

State:  

Virginia

NAICS Code:  

48311

Industry:  

Transportation and Public Transit

Solicitation Type:  

Request for Information

Solicitation ID:  

SS-26-0031

Open Date:  

12/15/2025

Close Date:  

1/5/2026

Project Duration:  

4 years

Last Updated:  

Description:
The US Air Force is seeking information about the cost and availability of a self-sustaining container ship capable of carrying ammunition in 20' ISO containers. The vessel should be able to operate worldwide and have a minimum speed of 16 knots. The primary mission of the ship is to transport, preposition, load, and discharge containerized munitions. The contract will have a one-year base period and four option periods. Some key requirements for the vessel include: • A minimum speed of 16 knots • A range of 13,000 nautical miles • Accommodations for 25 persons in addition to the crew • The ability to carry 900 20-foot ISO containers of mission cargo • A fixed water spray cooling system that meets SOLAS requirements • Two electric-hydraulic cargo cranes with a minimum 30 LTON capacity The US Air Force is looking for companies to provide information about their vessels, including company name, point of contact, vessel name and description, ship availability date, and daily rate for each period.
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Contact Information:

Reah Norris

reah.d.norris.civ@us.navy.mil

(564) 230-3611

Budget Estimate (AI):

$18,000,000 – $144,000,000

The budget for this contract can be estimated based on the daily charter hire rate, which is considered payment in full for all services, including penalty time, bonuses, and overtime. The exact daily rate is not specified, but it can be estimated based on industry standards for similar vessels. Assuming a daily rate of $50,000 to $100,000, the total budget for the one-year base period could be around $18 million to $36 million. With the four option periods, the total budget could be around $72 million to $144 million. However, this is a rough estimate and the actual budget may vary depending on various factors, including the vessel's specifications, operating costs, and the US Air Force's requirements.

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