66-Day Military Cargo Vessel Charter

The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command is conducting market research for the price and availability of U.S. and foreign-flag roll-on/roll-off vessels to transport military cargo under a 66-day time charter from Jacksonville, Florida, to Beaumont, Texas.

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


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Closed (past due)
N32205-SS-N321-26-165
Sep 04, 2026 12:00 PM
Aug 31, 2026 11:23 AM
2 months
Sources Sought
Federal
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66-day dry cargo time charter

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

The Military Sealift Command is conducting a Sources Sought market-research inquiry regarding the price and availability of U.S. and foreign-flag roll-on/roll-off vessels capable of carrying military cargo, including helicopters, tracked and wheeled vehicles, and breakbulk cargo. The contemplated charter period is 66 days, with laydays commencing or canceling on December 9, 2026, and no special requirements identified. Respondents are asked to provide vessel descriptions, ramp-door and main-deck heights, daily charter-hire rates, applicable delivery or redelivery bonuses, fuel-consumption rates, militarily useful deck space, supercargo capacity, business size, and any potential subcontracting opportunities. This is a request for information only and will not be considered an offer or commit the Government to a future contract.

Classification Codes
NAICS483111Deep Sea Freight Transportation
PSCV124Marine Charter for Things
Smart Codes
dry cargo vessel charterroll-on/roll-off vessel transportmilitary cargo transportation
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Aug 31, 2026-Published Date
Sep 4, 2026-Response Due Date
Sep 19, 2026-Inactive Date
Dec 9, 2026-Layday Commencement/Cancellation
Documents
TitleDate Posted
SS-26-165 Notice.pdfAug 31, 2026 12:00 PM
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