22-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy's Military Sealift Command (MSC) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for a 22-day dry cargo time charter. This effort seeks information on available U.S. and foreign flag Roll-on/Roll-off (RO/RO) vessels capable of transporting approximately 240,315 square feet of military cargo. The charter period is approximately 22 days, with laydays commencing July 5, 2026, and canceling July 21, 2026. Responses are requested by April 21, 2026.
Scope of Work
MSC requires RO/RO vessels to transport military cargo, including tracked and wheeled vehicles, breakbulk, MEDEVAC helicopters, Apache helicopters, and CH-47 helicopters. The vessel's delivery port will be Gdansk, Poland, and the redelivery port will be Jacksonville, FL (USA). No special requirements beyond the vessel's RO/RO capabilities and cargo capacity are specified.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must provide comprehensive details including:
- Vessel name and complete description (stern ramp door, main deck height).
- Daily charter hire rate and any applicable bonuses.
- Fuel consumption rates (underway and inport).
- Militarily useful square feet of vessel deck space.
- Number of supercargo vessels that can be accommodated.
- Confirmation of layday availability.
- Company information: name, UEI, phone, email, CAGE code, business size. Large businesses should also indicate potential sub-contracting opportunities.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Product Service Code: V124 (Marine Charter For Things)
- NAICS Code: 483111 (Small Business Size Standard: 1,050 employees)
- Set-Aside: None specified; however, respondents are asked to indicate if they are a small business concern.
- Response Due: Prior to 1300 hours Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
- Published: April 14, 2026.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only to gather information on industry capabilities and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract.