173-Day Dry Cargo Vessel Charter Market Research

The U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command is seeking market information on U.S. and foreign-flag roll-on/roll-off vessels for a potential 173-day dry cargo charter to transport military cargo and containerized ammunition to and from Tacoma, Washington.

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


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N32205-SS-N321-27-016
Nov 12, 2026 04:00 PM
Nov 06, 2026 06:16 PM
6 months
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Federal
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173-day dry cargo time charter

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tiffany.n.gallon.civ@us.navy.mil
+15642268986
Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA, USA
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Description

This Sources Sought notice is market research, not a solicitation or offer request. The Military Sealift Command is gathering price and availability information for U.S. and foreign-flag roll-on/roll-off vessels capable of carrying military cargo—including helicopters, wheeled vehicles, and breakbulk—and at least 20 TEUs of containerized ammunition while meeting hazardous-material compatibility and segregation requirements. The contemplated charter period is approximately 173 days, with delivery and redelivery at Tacoma, Washington. Vessels should be self-sustaining and capable of roll-on/roll-off and lift-on/lift-off operations, transporting the specified hazardous-material classes, and supporting in-stream discharge. The notice also identifies requirements for a certified ship’s crane and operator, below-deck helicopter stowage, and vessel and commercial information, including charter rates, fuel consumption, useful deck space, and business size. Responses are requested by email for acquisition-planning purposes.

Classification Codes
NAICS483111Deep Sea Freight Transportation
PSCV124Marine Charter for Things
Smart Codes
dry cargo vessel charterroll-on/roll-off vessel transportmilitary cargo shipping
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Nov 12, 2026 04:00 PM-Sources Sought Response Deadline
Feb 17, 2027-Layday Commencement/Cancellation
Documents
TitleDate Posted
SS-27-016_Notice.pdfNov 06, 2026 12:00 PM
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