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, Military Sealift Command (MSC) is conducting Sources Sought market research for a potential Dry Cargo Voyage Charter to transport one U.S. Army Runnymede-class Large Landing Craft (LCU) from Fort Eustis, Newport News, Virginia, to Yokohama, Japan. This notice seeks information on the price and availability of U.S. and foreign flag vessels. Responses are due by 1000 hours ET on March 27, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This Sources Sought Notice (SSN) aims to gather market data for a future requirement to charter a vessel capable of transporting a specific LCU (LOA: 174 ft, Beam: 42 ft, Full Displacement: 2,174,000 lbs). The Available Load Date (ALD) is June 18, 2026, with Laydays on June 17, 2026. The charter will operate under MSC DRYVOY 2026 FLO-FLO Terms.
Contractor responsibilities include:
- Providing cradle, cribbing, blocking, and seafastening.
- Ensuring cargo gas-free certification.
- Providing temporary toilet facilities.
- Performing planning, towing, loading, transit, and discharge in accordance with the U.S. Navy Towing Manual.
Information Requested
Interested parties should provide:
- Detailed vessel description and particulars.
- Area for stowage on the FLO/FLO vessel.
- Prospective FLO/FLO loading and discharging locations.
- Vessel range in nautical miles.
- Estimated load and discharge times, and voyage duration.
- Number of super cargo vessels supported.
- Lump-sum price (including all associated costs) and demurrage rate.
- Confirmation of layday availability.
- Company information (name, contact, UEI, small/large business status).
Small Business Information
The NAICS code for this service is 483111 with a small business size standard of 1,050 employees. Interested parties are requested to indicate their small business status.
Submission Details
- Response Deadline: Prior to 1000 hours Eastern Time, March 27, 2026.
- Submission Method: Via email.
- Point of Contact: David Hamilton (DAVID.K.HAMILTON19.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or (757) 341-6555).
Important Note
This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute an offer or solicitation. The government is not committed to award a contract based on responses to this SSN.