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, specifically the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Strategic Sealift Program Office, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for a 23-day dry cargo time charter. This initiative aims to identify potential sources capable of transporting containerized ammunition. Responses are requested by May 12, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This notice is for information and market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to contract. MSC is seeking to identify vessels for a 23-day dry cargo time charter to support strategic sealift operations, specifically for the transport of containerized ammunition.
Key Requirements
- Vessel Type: U.S. or foreign flag, self-sustaining.
- Capacity: Capable of carrying a minimum of 150 TEUs of containerized ammunition.
- HAZMAT: Must satisfy regulatory HAZMAT compatibility and segregation requirements for Ammunition Hazard Class/Division 1.1-1.4.
- Cargo Weight: Maximum TEU Gross Weight of 35,000 lbs, with an average of 25,000 lbs.
- Ports: Delivery at Souda Bay, Greece; Redelivery at Nordenham, Germany.
- Charter Period: 23 days.
- Laydays: Mission 1 commencing August 17, 2026; Mission 2 commencing August 24, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should provide:
- Complete vessel name and description.
- Proposed laydays and mission(s).
- Confirmation of ability to accommodate a minimum of two supercargo.
- Daily charter hire rate and any applicable delivery/redelivery bonuses.
- Fuel consumption rate (metric tons, underway & inport working).
- Company name and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
- Business size (indicating if a small business concern).
- Large businesses should detail possible sub-contracting opportunities.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a market research effort. The small business size standard for NAICS 483111 (Water Transportation Services) is 1,050 employees. Businesses are requested to indicate their small business status. No formal set-aside has been designated at this stage.
Deadlines & Contact
- Responses Due: May 12, 2026, by 1000 hours Eastern Time.
- Primary Contact: Brandon Page
- Email: brandon.a.page.civ@us.navy.mil
- Phone: (564) 226-1239