Specialtime spot charter; roro for general cargo and rolling stock
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N32205-SS-PM4-25-114
- 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 Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk Strategic Sealift Program Support Office is conducting market research for a specialized Roll-on/Roll-off (RO/RO) vessel charter to transport rolling stock and general cargo. The procurement seeks U.S. and foreign flag vessels capable of handling up to 40,000 square feet of cargo with a minimum capacity requirement of 6,000 square feet per ship. Vessels must be equipped with deployable ramps and accommodate two supercargo personnel, with delivery and redelivery operations conducted at White Beach Naval Facility in Okinawa, Japan. Interested parties must provide comprehensive vessel documentation including Certificate of Inspection, photographs, detailed specifications, accommodation information, daily charter rates, and fuel consumption data. Responses to this sources sought notice are due via email to David Anaya at david.c.anaya.civ@us.navy.mil by 1100 hours Eastern Time on September 24, 2025.
This opportunity operates under NAICS code 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation) with a small business size standard of 1,050 employees, and no set-aside designation has been applied. The charter period spans 180 days, commencing on December 6, 2025, indicating a substantial maritime transportation commitment. While specific award values are not disclosed in this market research phase, the extended charter duration and specialized vessel requirements suggest a significant contract value. The notice explicitly states this is an information-gathering exercise only and does not obligate the government to pay preparation costs or award any contracts. No incumbent contractors or potential award ranges are identified in the current documentation.
Notice text
SEE ATTACHED SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE N32205-SS-PM4-25-114.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SS-25-114.pdf |
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