DRY CARGO VOYAGE 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 (SSN) for a Dry Cargo Voyage Charter. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks U.S. Flag, Jones Act-compliant, self-sustaining vessels or tug and ABS certified barge units capable of transporting a minimum of 60 TEUs of containerized ammunition. Responses are due via email by February 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
MSC requires vessels or tug/barge units to transport containerized ammunition, including various hazard classes (e.g., 1.1D, 1.1E, 1.21E). Each TEU has a maximum gross weight of 26,000 lbs and an average of 21,000 lbs. Required vessels must be U.S. Flag, Jones Act-compliant, self-sustaining, ABS certified, and capable of carrying at least 60 TEUs. Essential onboard equipment includes a certified spreader bar and a container handling forklift, both with a minimum lifting capacity of 26,000 lbs, as well as a reach stacker with an 18-meter reach and 26,000 lbs lift capacity. Contractors will be responsible for segregating loaded munition containers in strict conformance with applicable safety regulations.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Product/Service Code: V124 (Marine Charter For Things)
- Load Port: Concord, CA, USA
- Discharge Ports: West Loch, Hawaii, USA and Concord, CA, USA
- Layday: April 28, 2026
- Laytime: 3 Days, SSHEX for the entire mission
- Response Due: February 17, 2026, 10:00 AM ET
- Published: February 10, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
This market research falls under NAICS code 483111 (Water Transportation), with a small business size standard of 1,050 employees. Interested parties must provide a vessel/barge description, capacity confirmation, equipment confirmation, proposed charter rate, demurrage rate, company information (name, contact, small business status), and Unique Entity Identifier. Responses should be submitted via email to the contacts provided.
Additional Notes
This is solely a market research request and does not constitute an offer or commitment by the government. The government will not reimburse costs incurred for preparing or submitting responses. A cargo list is available upon request.