137-day dry cargo time charter
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N32205-SS-N321-26-175
- Agency
-
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
- Washington, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Military Sealift Command intends to solicit a 137-day dry cargo time charter for vessel services commencing January 10, 2027, with responses to this sources sought due by September 30, 2026. This is market research; no set-aside applies.
MSC seeks pricing and availability information for U.S. and foreign flag, self-sustaining dry cargo vessels capable of military cargo transportation. Vessels must accommodate helicopters (AH-64 and UH-60 variants), tracked and wheeled vehicles, breakbulk cargo, and containers with hazmat capability exceeding CAT 1.4 Class V standards. Delivery and redelivery occur in Tacoma, Washington.
Respondents must provide vessel specifications including stern ramp door configuration, maindeck height, daily charter hire rates with applicable delivery/redelivery bonuses, fuel consumption rates in metric tons for underway and inport operations, militarily useful square feet of deck space (based on RO/RO deck height exceeding 7'5" clearance), and supercargo accommodation capacity. Large businesses must identify subcontracting opportunities.
Responses are due by 10:00 AM Eastern Time on September 30, 2026, via email to Brandon Page at brandon.a.page.civ@us.navy.mil or (564) 226-1239. Respondents must provide business size classification; the small business standard for water transportation services under NAICS 483111 is 1,050 employees. This request is for information only and does not commit the government to payment or contract award.
Notice text
Please see the attached Sources Sought Notice.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SS-26-175 Notice.pdf |
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