137-Day Dry Cargo Vessel Charter

The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command is seeking information on U.S. and foreign-flag self-sustaining vessels for an approximately 137-day dry cargo time charter transporting military cargo from and to Tacoma, Washington.

United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > MSCHQ NORFOLK (MSC HQS)


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Open (active)
N32205-SS-N321-26-175
Sep 30, 2026 02:00 PM
Sep 24, 2026 06:41 PM
5 months
Sources Sought
Federal
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137-day dry cargo time charter

Contact
brandon.a.page.civ@us.navy.mil
+15642261239
Virginia, USA
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Description

This Sources Sought notice requests information on the price and availability of U.S. and foreign-flag, self-sustaining vessels capable of transporting military cargo, including helicopters, tracked and wheeled vehicles, breakbulk cargo, and 10 TEU with greater than Category 1.4 Class V hazardous materials. The vessel must provide a qualified crew crane operator and include a stern ramp door and main-deck height suitable for the stated cargo requirements. The anticipated charter period is approximately 137 days, with laydays commencing or canceling on January 10, 2027. Respondents are asked to provide vessel descriptions, daily charter hire rates, applicable delivery or redelivery bonuses, fuel consumption rates, militarily useful deck space, supercargo capacity, business size, and potential subcontracting opportunities. This is a request for information only and will not be considered an offer.

Classification Codes
NAICS483111Deep Sea Freight Transportation
PSCV124Marine Charter for Things
Smart Codes
dry cargo vessel chartermilitary cargo transportationvessel crane operations
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 24, 2026 06:41 PM-Published Date
Sep 30, 2026 02:00 PM-Response Deadline
Oct 15, 2026-Inactive Date
Jan 10, 2027-Layday Commencement or Cancellation
Documents
TitleDate Posted
SS-26-175 Notice.pdfSep 24, 2026 12:00 PM
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