180-day Dry Cargo Time Charter w/ One 180-day Option
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N32205-SS-PM4-26-062
- 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
- Japan
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk is issuing a Sources Sought Notice seeking market research on a 180-day dry cargo time charter with one optional 180-day extension period. The procuring activity requires U.S. and foreign flag Roll-On/Roll-Off (RO/RO) and Lift-On/Lift-Off (LOLO) vessels capable of transporting twelve MV22 aircraft, rolling stock, general cargo, and sensitive items including ammunition and weapons. Qualified vessels must feature either a slewing or fixed ramp capable of deploying to land, piers, and floating barges at approximately waterline, accommodate a minimum of 6,000 square feet of cargo per vessel with total capacity of 40,000 square feet if multiple vessels are proposed, and provide supercargo accommodations and internet connectivity. Respondents must provide comprehensive vessel specifications, ramp breakover angles, daily charter rates, fuel consumption data, company information, and small business status documentation. Responses are due via email to Matthew Price (MATTHEW.R.PRICE40.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL) by 1100 hours Eastern Time on March 4, 2026, with the charter commencing August 8, 2026, and a cancellation date of June 17, 2026.
This procurement carries no set-aside designation and involves no identified incumbent contractors at this pre-solicitation stage. The contract encompasses a 180-day initial charter period with one optional 180-day extension, with both delivery and redelivery occurring in Naha, Okinawa, Japan, and layday window between June 15-17, 2026. The applicable NAICS code is 483111 (Water Transportation Service) with a small business size standard of 1,050 employees, and the PSC category is V124 (Transportation: Marine Charter). This notice represents market research only and does not commit the government to pay preparation costs or award a contract, though it signals MSC's intent to pursue a full solicitation for these specialized maritime transportation services. Specific award values and budget ranges have not been disclosed in this pre-solicitation announcement.
Notice text
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE N32205-SS-PM4-26-062 IS HEREBY ATTACHED.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SS-26-062 Notice.pdf |
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