24-day dry cargo time charter
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N32205-SS-N321-26-020
- 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 USA
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk, Strategic Sealift Program Support Office, is seeking market research for a 24-day dry cargo time charter service. This Pre-Solicitation Notice, classified as a Sources Sought Notice, requests information from potential contractors regarding U.S. and foreign flag, self-sustaining vessels capable of transporting military cargo. Interested parties must provide comprehensive vessel specifications including daily charter hire rates, fuel consumption rates, deck space, supercargo capacity, company organizational details, business size status, and information regarding subcontracting opportunities. Respondents must submit their proposals via email to Brandon Page (brandon.a.page.civ@us.navy.mil) by November 24, 2025, at 1100 hours Eastern Time. The government emphasizes that this Sources Sought Notice is a request for information only and does not constitute a commitment to award a contract or reimburse any costs incurred in preparing a response. The applicable NAICS code is 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation), with a small business size standard limitation of 1,050 employees under Federal Acquisition Regulation 19.102.
The charter service involves transportation of military cargo, specifically 10 Kalmar vehicles, from Everett, Washington to Agila Point in Subic Bay, Philippines, with a commencement date of January 27, 2026. No set-aside designation applies to this procurement. This Pre-Solicitation Notice does not disclose a specific award value or budget range, as the current phase focuses on collecting market research and vessel capability information to inform future formal solicitation development. The PSC (Product Service Code) category is V124, classified under Transportation/Travel/Relocation—Marine Charter services. The government's intent is to gather competitive market information prior to issuing a formal solicitation, allowing contractors to demonstrate their capability to meet the specific requirements of this military sealift operation. Potential contractors should note that the information provided in this Sources Sought phase will inform the structure and specifications of the subsequent formal procurement.
Notice text
Please see attached Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-N321-26-020
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SS-26-020 Notice.pdf |
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