365-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, Military Sealift Command (MSC), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice (N32205-SS-N321-26-111) for a 365-day dry cargo time charter. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks information on the price and availability of U.S. and foreign flag, self-sustaining Offshore Support Vessels (OSV). Responses are requested by May 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
MSC requires an Offshore Support Vessel (OSV) for approximately 365 days, with delivery and redelivery at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Key vessel requirements include:
- Self-sustaining OSV type.
- Minimum 5,000 square feet of open deck space.
- Minimum 25-ton capacity crane.
- Maximum laden draft of 5 meters (16.4 feet).
- Cargo specifics are not available at this time.
Respondents should propose a 10-day layday window between September 1-30, 2026, with options for earlier windows.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (RFI)
- Charter Period: Approximately 365 days
- Delivery/Redelivery: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (USA)
- NAICS Code: 483111 (Water Transportation)
- Small Business Size Standard: 1,050 employees
- Set-Aside: None specified for this market research.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a market research request only and not an offer. The government will not pay for costs incurred in preparing responses. Interested parties should provide detailed information on their vessels, including:
- Jones Act status.
- Cargo capabilities, fuel capacity, reefer plug availability.
- Deck space and strength, personnel accommodation.
- Daily charter hire rate and fuel consumption rates.
- Company details (name, contact info, business size, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)).
- Any other pertinent comments. Large businesses are encouraged to provide details on potential sub-contracting opportunities. Respondents should indicate their small business concern status.
Deadlines & Contact
- Responses Due: May 13, 2026, by 1300 hours Eastern Time.
- Published Date: May 7, 2026.
- Primary Contact: Matthew Price,
matthew.r.price40.civ@us.navy.mil,757-341-3348. - Secondary Contact: Michelle D. James,
michelle.d.james7.civ@us.navy.mil,564-230-3323.