29-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 to identify potential sources for a 29-day dry cargo time charter. This RFI aims to gather information for future requirements related to transporting military cargo from San Diego, CA, to Pohang, ROK. Responses are due by March 06, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This is a Request for Information (RFI) to identify vessels capable of transporting approximately 104,601 sqft of military cargo, including four Causeways (95 tons each) and six Warping Tugs (21 tons each). The charter period is 29 days, with laydays commencing/canceling on May 12, 2026. The vessel will deliver cargo to San Diego, CA, and redeliver in Pohang, ROK.
Key Requirements
Interested parties should provide details on:
- Vessel name and complete description
- Proposed layday(s)
- Daily charter hire rate and any delivery/redelivery bonuses
- Fuel consumption rates (underway and inport working)
- Militarily useful square feet of vessel deck space (with >7'5" clearance for RO/RO vessels)
- Number of supercargo the vessel can accommodate
- Company's name and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
- Business size (indicating small business status; large businesses should detail sub-contracting opportunities)
Eligibility & Set-Aside
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this service is 483111 (Water Transportation Services), with a small business size standard of 1,050 employees. Respondents should indicate their small business concern status. This is market research, not an offer, and the government will not pay for response preparation costs.
Key Deadlines & Contact
Responses must be submitted via email to Tiffany Gallon (tiffany.n.gallon.civ@us.navy.mil) by 1100 hours, Eastern Time, Friday, March 06, 2026. Ms. Gallon can also be reached at (564) 226-8986. A secondary contact is Christopher Tomlin (christopher.a.tomlin5.civ@us.navy.mil).