59-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) Headquarters Norfolk is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for a 59-day Dry Cargo Time Charter. This request for information (RFI) aims to identify U.S. and foreign flag, self-sustaining vessels capable of transporting a minimum of 250 TEUs of containerized ammunition. Responses are due by 11:00 AM Eastern Time on May 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
MSC is seeking vessels for an approximate 59-day charter period, with laydays commencing/canceling on July 26, 2026. The primary cargo is ammunition (Hazard Class/Division 1.1-1.4), with a maximum TEU gross weight of 35,000 lbs and an average of 25,000 lbs. Vessels must satisfy regulatory hazmat compatibility and segregation requirements. The delivery port is Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point, North Carolina (USA), and the redelivery port is Nordenham, Germany.
Information Requested
Interested parties are requested to provide:
- Complete vessel description(s).
- Proposed laydays.
- Confirmation of ability to accommodate a minimum of two supercargo.
- Daily charter hire rate and any delivery/redelivery bonuses.
- Fuel consumption rate (underway & inport working) in metric tons.
- Company's name and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
- Business size (large businesses should also provide sub-contracting opportunities).
- Any other pertinent questions or comments.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Product Service Code: V124 (Marine Charter For Things)
- NAICS Code: 483111 (Deep Sea Freight and Coastal Freight original transportation) with a small business size standard of 1,050 employees.
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage, but small business interest noted).
- Response Due: Prior to 11:00 AM Eastern Time, May 12, 2026.
- Published: May 5, 2026.
Eligibility & Submission
Respondents should indicate if they are a small business concern. Submissions must be sent via email to the designated point of contact.
Additional Notes
This is a market research request for planning purposes only and does not constitute an offer or commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for costs incurred in preparing or submitting responses. Responses will not be considered an offer. The point of contact is Matthew Price (matthew.r.price40.civ@us.navy.mil or (564) 230-3782).