30-Day Passenger 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 30-Day Passenger Time Charter. The government seeks to identify U.S. and foreign flag passenger vessels capable of transporting, feeding, and berthing a minimum of 300 passengers. This charter is intended for operations in the vicinity of Nuuk, Greenland. Responses are due prior to 1000 hours, Eastern Time, Monday, March 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a vessel capable of:
- Carrying, feeding (three meals daily), and berthing a minimum of 300 passengers (double occupancy).
- Operating for approximately 30 days.
- Delivery and redelivery at a U.S. East Coast port (Charterer's option).
- Operating in the vicinity of Nuuk, Greenland.
- Providing auxiliary transportation via vessel tender or subcontracted vessels for up to 300 passengers daily.
- Facilitating daily ship-to-shore and ship-to-ship transportation for 300 personnel, including helicopter capability.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (N32205-SS-N321-26-063)
- Product/Service Code: V124 (Marine Charter For Things)
- Anticipated Duration: Approximately 30 days
- Set-Aside: Not applicable for this Sources Sought; however, the relevant NAICS code is 483112 (Water Transportation) with a small business size standard of 1,050 employees. Businesses are asked to indicate their small business status.
- Response Due: Prior to 1000 hours, Eastern Time, Monday, March 2, 2026
- Published: February 26, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should provide specific information via email, including:
- Vessel description and passenger capacity.
- Operational endurance.
- Daily charter hire rate, delivery/redelivery bonuses.
- Ship-to-shore transportation costs.
- Fuel consumption rates.
- Availability.
- Business size and status (e.g., small business).
- Large businesses are requested to provide details on potential subcontracting opportunities.
Additional Notes
This is a request for information only and does not constitute an offer or commitment by the government. The government will not pay for costs incurred in preparing or submitting a response. Primary Point of Contact: Jordan Morrison (jordan.a.morrison5.civ@us.navy.mil). Contracting Officer: Nic Hatcher (ERIC.N.HATCHER2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL).