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 market research through a Sources Sought Notice for a Dry Cargo Voyage Charter. This seeks information on U.S. and foreign flag Roll-on/Roll-off (RO/RO) vessels capable of transporting military cargo from Tacoma, WA, to Tengan, Okinawa, Japan. Responses are due by 10:00 AM Eastern Time on Monday, May 11, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This Sources Sought Notice (SSN) aims to identify potential sources and gather information on the price and availability of suitable vessels for a dry cargo voyage charter. MSC requires vessels with a minimum capacity of 64,000 square feet for military cargo, including tracked and wheeled vehicles, and breakbulk. This is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to a contract.
Key Requirements
- Vessel Type: U.S. and foreign flag Roll-on/Roll-off (RO/RO) vessels.
- Capacity: Minimum 64,000 square feet for military cargo.
- Cargo Examples: Tracked and wheeled vehicles, breakbulk (e.g., HEMMT 15X).
- Load Port: Tacoma, WA, USA.
- Discharge Port: Tengan, Okinawa, Japan.
- Layday (Commencing): August 16, 2026.
- Layday (Cancelling): August 27, 2026.
- Laytime: 02 days SSHEX for the entire mission.
Submission Details
Interested parties must provide:
- Vessel name, description, and flag.
- Proposed layday, maximum useful military square footage cargo capacity.
- Lump-sum charter rate and daily demurrage rate.
- Company information: name, telephone, email, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and small business standing.
- Large businesses are requested to detail possible sub-contracting opportunities. Responses must be submitted via email.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 483111 (Marine Charter For Things / Water Transportation Service).
- Small Business Size Standard: 1,050 employees. Respondents should indicate their small business status.
- Set-Aside: None specified; this is market research.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: LCDR Amy Hutchings
- Email: amy.r.hutchings.mil@us.navy.mil
- Phone: (757) 443-5666
Important Notes
This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. The government will not pay for costs incurred in preparing responses and is not committed to awarding a contract based on this notice. An amendment (A0001) updated the Layday(s) dates.