What types of agencies buy Time Charter services?

Federal agencies across all departments procure Time Charter services, including the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, General Services Administration, and civilian agencies. State and local governments also issue Time Charter contracts through their own procurement portals.

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Are there set-aside contracts for small businesses in Time Charter?

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Time Charter Government Contracts

11 government contract opportunities classified as Time Charter, spanning federal and state/local solicitations. Updated daily.

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10 federal contract opportunities classified as Time Charter.

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Time Charter for SSV MIDPAC

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AI Summary

The Department of Defense is soliciting a time charter for one Jones Act qualified U.S.-flag host ship for Naval Special Warfare based in Pearl Harbor, HI. The anticipated lay days are from 22 September 2026 to 30 December 2026. Interested parties should refer to the attached RFP for complete details.

Posted May 29, 2026Due Jun 22, 2026SolicitationNAICS 483111No Set aside usedSol: N3220526R0014

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

ANDROS ISLAND LOGISTICS SUPPORT VESSEL TIME CHARTER

Archived

AI Summary

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, is seeking logistics support vessel time charter services. Interested parties should refer to the attached Sources Sought Notice SS-26-082 for further details and requirements.

Posted Apr 1, 2026Due Apr 14, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 483111Sol: SS-26-082

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

N3220525R6003 - SURTASS-E RFP

Archived

AI Summary

The Department of Defense is soliciting a fixed-priced time charter for a vessel to tow an acoustic array in support of U.S. Navy operations. The contract includes a one-year base period with options for additional years. The vessel must operate worldwide and withstand conditions in the Marginal Ice Zone.

Posted Sep 3, 2025Due Oct 3, 2025SolicitationNAICS 483111Sol: N3220525R6003

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

40-DAY SPECIAL TIME CHARTER

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AI Summary

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, is seeking sources for a 40-day special time charter. The opportunity is categorized under NAICS Code 483112. Interested bidders should refer to the attached Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-PM4-25-069 for detailed information. The deadline for submissi…

Posted Jun 2, 2025Due Jun 9, 2025Sources SoughtNAICS 483112Sol: N32205-SS-PM4-25-069

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

33-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER

Archived

AI Summary

The Department of Defense, specifically the Navy, is seeking bids for a 33-day dry cargo time charter, with a presolicitation date of May 22, 2025, and a closing response date of May 29, 2025. The contract requires a self-sustaining vessel capable of carrying at least 180 TEUs, with specific speed and size limitations.…

Posted May 22, 2025Due May 29, 2025PresolicitationNAICS 483111Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Sol: N3220525R6002

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

16-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER

Archived

AI Summary

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, is seeking sources for a 16-day dry cargo time charter. This opportunity is classified under NAICS Code 48311.0 and is currently in the sources sought phase. Interested bidders should refer to the attached Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-N321-25-067 fo…

Posted May 19, 2025Due May 27, 2025Sources SoughtNAICS 48311Sol: N32205-SS-N321-25-067

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

75-DAY TANKER TIME CHARTER

Archived

AI Summary

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, has released Solicitation N3220525R4088 for a 75-day tanker time charter. This opportunity falls under NAICS Code 483111. Interested bidders should review the attached documents for detailed information regarding the solicitation. The deadline for subm…

Posted May 19, 2025Due May 21, 2025SolicitationNAICS 483111Sol: N3220525R4088

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

52-day Dry Cargo Time Charter

Archived

AI Summary

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, is seeking bids for a 52-day Dry Cargo Time Charter. The solicitation, identified as RFP N3220525R4089, is set to close on May 22, 2025. Interested bidders should refer to the attached documents for detailed requirements. The relevant NAICS code for th…

Posted May 16, 2025Due May 22, 2025SolicitationNAICS 483111Sol: N3220525R4089

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

40-day Dry Cargo Time Charter

Archived

AI Summary

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, has released a Request for Proposal (RFP N3220525R4090) for a 40-day dry cargo time charter. This opportunity falls under NAICS Code 483111. Interested bidders should review the attached documents for detailed information and requirements. Proposals ar…

Posted May 15, 2025Due May 22, 2025SolicitationNAICS 483111Sol: N3220525R4090

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

TIME CHARTER TO FOR SHALLOW DRAFT TANKERS – FAR EAST

Archived

AI Summary

The Department of Defense, specifically the Navy, is soliciting proposals for a time charter of shallow draft tankers. The solicitation number is N3220524R0001, with an extended offer due date of February 21, 2024, at 0900 EST. Interested parties should review the attached documents for further details.

Posted Oct 11, 2024Due Feb 21, 2024SolicitationSol: N3220124R0001

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