33-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) MSCHQ NORFOLK, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for a 33-day dry cargo time charter. This opportunity seeks to identify potential sources for U.S. and foreign flag Roll-on/Roll-off (RO/RO) vessels capable of transporting military cargo, including helicopters and wheeled vehicles. Responses are requested by June 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
MSC requires a vessel for a 33-day charter period, with laydays commencing August 3, 2026, and cancelling August 23, 2026. The vessel must be capable of transporting various military cargo, including:
- 3 x HELO UH60 (646"L x 117"W x 148"H, 25 TONS)
- 4 x HELO CH47 (609"L x 151"W x 153"H, 70 TONS)
- 5 x TRUCK HEMTT (402"L x 96"W x 165"H, 129 TONS)
- 14 x HELO AH64 (603"L x 196"W x 193"H, 76 TONS) The delivery port is Souda Bay, Greece, and the redelivery port is Beaumont, Texas.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Product Service Code: V124 (Marine Charter For Things)
- NAICS Code: 483111 (Water Transportation Services) with a small business size standard of 1050 employees.
- Charter Period: 33 days
- Laydays: August 3, 2026 - August 23, 2026
- Response Due: June 17, 2026, by 10:00 AM Eastern Time
- Published: June 11, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should provide:
- Name and full description of vessel(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 (RO/RO vessel deck height exceeding 7'5" clearance).
- Vessel ramp door and main deck height.
- Number of supercargo the vessel can accommodate.
- Business size, indicating if a small business concern.
- For large businesses: details on possible sub-contracting opportunities.
- Any other pertinent questions or comments.
Additional Notes
This is a request for information only and does not constitute a solicitation or an offer. The government will not reimburse costs incurred for preparing responses. Responses will be used to develop future requirements.
Point of Contact: Brandon Page, brandon.a.page.civ@us.navy.mil, (757) 564-226-1239.