36-day dry cargo time charter
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N32205-SS-N321-25-048
- 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
- Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is seeking a 36-day dry cargo time charter for a self-sustaining, ice-class vessel capable of transporting military cargo, including containers and breakbulk materials. The vessel must meet specific ice classification requirements, including minimum standards of GL-E2, ABS-B0, F-S-1B, or equivalent, and comply with IMO Polar Code Classification B regulations. Interested parties are required to submit detailed vessel information by 1100 hours Eastern Time on March 26, 2025, including specifications such as daily charter hire rates, fuel consumption, deck space, TEU capacity, and comprehensive company details. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 483111 for Deep Sea Freight Transportation, with a small business size standard of 1,050 employees. Responses should be emailed directly to David Hamilton, with large businesses encouraged to outline potential subcontracting opportunities.
This pre-solicitation notice is not a committed contract award but a market research initiative to assess potential vessel capabilities. No specific set-aside designation has been applied to the opportunity, indicating the procurement is open to various qualified vendors. While no incumbent contractors are mentioned, the notice targets water transportation services with a broad scope for both U.S. and foreign flag vessels. The 36-day charter period suggests a specific, time-limited maritime transportation requirement, likely for military logistics or support operations. The solicitation's emphasis on ice-class capabilities implies potential deployment in challenging maritime environments, such as polar or sub-polar regions, which requires specialized vessel characteristics and operational capabilities.
Notice text
Please see attached Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-N321-25-048.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SS-25-048 Notice.pdf |
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