32-day dry cargo time charter
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N32205-SS-N321-26-042
- 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
- Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command is seeking a 32-day dry cargo time charter for a U.S. or foreign flag self-sustaining vessel capable of transporting approximately 143,733 square feet of military cargo, including tracked and wheeled vehicles and breakbulk cargo. The vessel must be capable of independent operation and meeting specific cargo capacity requirements for transportation from Charleston, South Carolina to Busan, Republic of Korea. Interested parties must submit detailed vessel specifications including daily charter hire rates, fuel consumption rates, deck space specifications, supercargo capacity, and business size information via email to LCDR Hutchings at amy.r.hutchings.mil@us.navy.mil. The procurement is not designated as a set-aside, and responses must be received by 1100 hours Eastern Time on January 20, 2026. The charter period is approximately 32 days with laydays commencing and canceling on April 15, 2026, and large businesses are encouraged to provide information regarding potential sub-contracting opportunities.
This Pre-Solicitation Notice carries no set-aside designation, meaning all businesses regardless of size may compete. The procurement falls under NAICS 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation) with a small business size standard of 1,050 employees. No incumbent contractor or award value range is specified in this Sources Sought Notice. The notice does not identify current contractors or provide budget parameters, as this is a preliminary market research phase to gather vessel availability and pricing information. The key performance metrics focus on the vessel's cargo capacity of approximately 143,733 square feet and the specific route and timeline requirements, with the charter commencing in mid-April 2026.
Notice text
Please see attached Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-N321-26-042.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SS-26-042 SS Notice.pdf |
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