23-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), through its MSCHQ NORFOLK office, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice for a 23-day dry cargo time charter. This initiative seeks information on available U.S. and foreign flag, self-sustaining vessels capable of transporting a minimum of 150 TEUs of containerized ammunition while adhering to regulatory hazmat compatibility and segregation requirements. Responses are due by February 19, 2026, at 1300 Eastern Time.
Purpose & Scope
This notice serves as a market research tool to gather information on the availability and pricing of suitable vessels. The primary requirement is for a vessel to transport ammunition (Hazard Class/Division 1.1-1.4) with a maximum TEU gross weight of 35,000 lbs and an average of 25,000 lbs. The charter period is 23 days, with laydays commencing/canceling on June 01, 2026. The vessel will deliver cargo to Souda Bay, Greece, and redeliver at Nordenham, Germany. Additionally, the vessel must accommodate a minimum of two supercargo.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties are requested to provide comprehensive information including a detailed vessel description, proposed laydays, daily charter hire rate, delivery/redelivery bonuses, fuel consumption rate, company name, and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Large businesses are also asked to provide details on potential sub-contracting opportunities. Responses should be submitted via email.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this service is 483111 (Marine Charter For Things), with a small business size standard of 1,050 employees. While this is a Sources Sought, businesses are requested to indicate if they are a small business concern.
Important Notes
This is a Request for Information (RFI) only and does not constitute a solicitation or an offer by the government. The government will not reimburse costs incurred by respondents in preparing or submitting their responses. No special requirements are noted beyond the specified cargo and vessel specifications.