27-Day Dry Cargo Vessel Charter

The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command is seeking information on U.S. or foreign-flag roll-on/roll-off or lift-on/lift-off vessels for a 27-day Western Pacific charter transporting rolling stock and general cargo.

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


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N32205-26-PM4-173
Sep 23, 2026 05:00 PM
Sep 17, 2026 05:18 PM
1 month
Sources Sought
Federal
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david.c.anaya.civ@us.navy.mil
+15642268419
Virginia, USA
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This Sources Sought notice requests information on the price and availability of U.S.- or foreign-flag general-cargo roll-on/roll-off or lift-on/lift-off vessels capable of transporting at least 40,000 square feet of rolling stock and general cargo. The vessel must be able to moor alongside piers and quay walls, conduct cargo operations using its organic equipment, accommodate a maximum laden draft of 6.0 meters, and operate between ports in the Western Pacific region. The anticipated charter period is approximately 27 days, with delivery and redelivery at Naha, Okinawa, Japan. The vessel owner would operate and maintain onboard equipment, coordinate loading and unloading with sponsor personnel, and accommodate at least two sponsor personnel, including hotel services in the daily charter rate. Respondents should provide vessel characteristics and documentation, cargo capacity, personnel berthing, daily charter rates and any delivery/redelivery bonus, availability, fuel consumption, company information, CAGE code, Unique Entity Identifier, and small-business status. Jones Act-capable vessels are also requested. This is market research only and is not a solicitation or offer request.

Classification Codes
NAICS483111Deep Sea Freight Transportation
PSCV124Marine Charter for Things
Smart Codes
marine vessel charterroll-on/roll-off cargo transportgeneral cargo shipping
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Service Only
Timeline
Sep 17, 2026 05:18 PM-Published Date
Sep 23, 2026 05:00 PM-Response Deadline
Dec 01, 2026 01:00 PM-Layday Commencement
Dec 01, 2026 09:00 PM-Layday Cancellation
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TitleDate Posted
SS-26-173.pdfSep 17, 2026 12:00 PM
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