Schuyler Line wins $37.1 million Navy charter for vessels in Japan

The West Palm Beach company will provide four U.S. flag landing-craft-like vessels for a 180-day time charter based in Naha, Japan, with an option that could push the deal to $60.2 million.

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA — Schuyler Line Navigation Co. LLC won a $37.1 million Navy contract to charter four vessels operating from Naha, Japan, on June 22, 2026.

Here is the full post (see war.gov): “Schuyler Line Navigation Co. LLC, West Palm Beach, Florida, is awarded an $37,140,000 firm-fixed-price contract with pass-through elements (N3220526C1245) for a 180-day time charter of four U.S. flag, roll-on/roll-off bow ramp equipped “landing craft like” vessels per offer capable of transporting a minimum capacity of 2,100 square feet per each individual vessel and no less than 12,600 square feet combined capacity. This contract includes a base period with one 180-day option, which if exercised, would increase the cumulative value of this contract to $60,180,000. Work will be performed in Naha, Japan beginning July 30, 2026, and expected to be completed, if the option is exercised, by July 24, 2027. Reimbursable funds (Navy) in the amount of $37,140,000 are obligated for fiscal 2026 and will expire at the end of the fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured with proposals solicited via the Government Point of Entry website and nine proposals were received. Military Sealift Command, Norfolk, Virginia, is the contracting activity.”

The firm-fixed-price contract carries pass-through elements and identifier N3220526C1245. It covers four U.S. flag, roll-on/roll-off bow ramp equipped vessels described as “landing craft like,” each able to transport at least 2,100 square feet and no less than 12,600 square feet combined. The base period runs 180 days, with one 180-day option that would raise the cumulative value to $60.2 million if exercised.

Work will be performed in Naha, Japan, beginning July 30, 2026, and expected to be completed by July 24, 2027, if the option is exercised. Reimbursable Navy funds of $37.1 million are obligated for fiscal 2026 and will expire at the end of the fiscal year. Military Sealift Command in Norfolk, Virginia, is the contracting activity, and the deal was competitively procured through the Government Point of Entry website, drawing nine proposals.

Schuyler Line Navigation Co. operates commercial U.S. flag and foreign flag vessels worldwide, providing liner shipping and logistics services across American, West African and Caribbean markets (see schuylerline.com). The company, now based in West Palm Beach, is in its third decade in the maritime business and carries government cargoes for agencies including the Defense Department and Military Sealift Command. The new charter secures specialized landing-craft-like vessels supporting Navy logistics in Japan, potentially aiding regional military operations.

This award marks the first contract to Schuyler Line Navigation Co. LLC in 2026, bringing the company’s total contract value for the year to $37.1 million. It is the largest contract ever awarded to the company, surpassing a previous record of $18.3 million, and ranks as the 42nd Department of Defense contract awarded in Florida during 2026.

Within the Navy portfolio, the award falls between the 2026 year-to-date minimum of $9.2 million and the maximum of $880 million. It was announced among eight Department of Defense contracts issued nationwide on June 22, 2026.

This contract represents the 1st contract awarded to Schuyler Line Navigation Co. LLC, in 2026, bringing the company’s total contract value for the year to $37,140,000. It is also the 42nd Department of Defense contract awarded in Florida during 2026. This is the largest contract ever awarded to Schuyler Line Navigation Co. LLC, surpassing the company’s previous record of $18,303,118, and it is notable within the Navy portfolio. Specifically, it falls between the 2026 Navy portfolio’s year-to-date minimum of $9,235,416 and maximum of $880,000,000. Overall, this award was announced among 8 Department of Defense contracts issued nationwide on June 22, 2026.