13-day Dry Cargo Time Charter
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N32205-SS-N321-26-094
- Agency
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Military Sealift Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 483111 Deep Sea Freight Transportation
- Place of performance
- Australia
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Military Sealift Command (MSC) Strategic Sealift Program Support Office is seeking information regarding a 13-day dry cargo time charter for self-sustaining vessels capable of transporting military cargo, including tracked and wheeled vehicles and breakbulk items. This sources sought notice is issued for market research purposes to assess price and availability of both U.S. and foreign flag vessels. Interested parties must provide detailed vessel specifications, including daily charter hire rates, fuel consumption data, deck space measurements with specific height clearance requirements, supercargo accommodations, and information on business size classifications and subcontracting opportunities. Responses must be submitted via email to Nic Hatcher at ERIC.N.HATCHER2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or by phone at (564) 230-3114 no later than 1100 hours Eastern Time on Friday, April 17, 2026. The government emphasizes that this is market research only and does not constitute a commitment to contract for services or reimburse response costs.
The vessel is required to load at Subic Bay, Philippines, and discharge at Darwin, Australia, with laydays for commencement and cancellation spanning from May 29, 2026, through June 14, 2026. The specific cargo includes eight RO/RO KALMAR RT240 units measuring 587 inches in length, 146 inches in width, and 157 inches in height, with additional cargo available upon request. No set-aside designation has been applied to this procurement. The small business size standard applicable to this water transportation service is 1,050 employees under NAICS code 483111. While no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in this market research notice, the 13-day charter duration and specialized cargo requirements indicate the scope and complexity of the vessel services being sought.
Notice text
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE N32205-SS-N321-26-094.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| N32205-SS-N321-26-094.pdf |
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