25-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER
SOL #: N32205-SS-N321-26-113Sources Sought
Overview
Buyer
Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
MSCHQ NORFOLK
NORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, United States
Place of Performance
TX
NAICS
Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111)
PSC
Marine Charter For Things (V124)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
May 14, 2026
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Response Deadline
May 18, 2026, 3:00 PM
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 Military Sealift Command (MSC), under the Dept Of Defense / DEPT OF THE NAVY, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice for a 25-day dry cargo time charter. The government is seeking information on the price and availability of U.S. and foreign flag Roll-on/Roll-off (RO/RO) vessels capable of carrying approximately 230,000 square feet of military cargo. This information will help develop future requirements. Responses are requested by May 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
- Vessel Type: U.S. and foreign flag Roll-on/Roll-off (RO/RO) vessels.
- Cargo: Approximately 230,000 square feet of military cargo, including tracked and wheeled vehicles (e.g., STLR Lowbed, BRDG Armd Veh Lchr, M1120 Truck, Abrams, Joint Assault Bridge) and breakbulk.
- Deck Space: Militarily useful deck space, defined as cargo capacity coordinated with MARAD and carrier, with RO/RO deck height exceeding 7'5" clearance.
- Charter Period: Approximately 25 days.
- Ports: Delivery at Gdynia, Poland; Redelivery at Beaumont, Texas (USA).
- Laydays: Commencing/Canceling June 30, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research only, not an offer or commitment to pay costs).
- NAICS: 483111 (Marine Charter For Things).
- Small Business Size Standard: 1,050 employees.
- Response Due: May 18, 2026, by 1100 hours Eastern Time.
- Published: May 14, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties must provide specific information via email, including:
- Vessel name and complete description.
- Proposed layday.
- Daily charter hire rate and any delivery/redelivery bonuses.
- Fuel consumption rates (underway and inport).
- Square feet of militarily useful deck space.
- Number of supercargo vessels that can be accommodated.
- Company information (Name, UEI, Phone, Email, CAGE Code, Business Size).
- Large businesses should detail subcontracting opportunities.
- Respondents must indicate if they are a small business concern.
Contact Information
- Primary: Tiffany Gallon (tiffany.n.gallon.civ@us.navy.mil, 564-226-8986).
- Secondary: Michelle D. James (michelle.d.james7.civ@us.navy.mil, 564-230-3323).
People
Points of Contact
Tiffany GallonPRIMARY
Michelle D. JamesSECONDARY
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Posted: May 14, 2026