80-Day Dry Cargo Vessel Charter

The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command is seeking information on the price and availability of a self-sustaining vessel for an approximately 80-day charter to transport at least 500 TEUs of containerized ammunition.

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


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N32205-SS-N321-27-004
Oct 23, 2026 03:00 PM
Oct 16, 2026 05:24 PM
3 months
Sources Sought
Federal
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80-day dry cargo time charter

Contact
david.k.hamilton19.civ@us.navy.mil
+17574435896
Virginia, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

This Sources Sought notice is a request for information, not a solicitation or offer opportunity. The Military Sealift Command is conducting market research regarding U.S.- and foreign-flag, self-sustaining vessels capable of carrying at least 500 TEUs of containerized ammunition while meeting hazardous-material compatibility and segregation requirements for ammunition hazard classes/divisions 1.1–1.4. Vessels must be able to accommodate at least two supercargo personnel. Respondents are asked to provide vessel descriptions, daily charter rates, any delivery or redelivery bonus, fuel consumption rates while underway and working in port, company identification and contact information, business size, and any applicable subcontracting information. The anticipated charter period is approximately 80 days, with layday commencing/canceling on January 3, 2027.

Classification Codes
NAICS483111Deep Sea Freight Transportation
PSCV124Marine Charter for Things
Smart Codes
dry cargo vessel charterammunition transportationmarine freight transportation
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 16, 2026-Published Date
Oct 23, 2026 03:00 PM-Response Deadline
Nov 7, 2026-Inactive Date
Jan 3, 2027-Layday Commencing/Canceling
Documents
TitleDate Posted
SS-27-004_Notice.pdfOct 16, 2026 12:00 PM
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