50-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, specifically the Military Sealift Command (MSC), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for a 50-day dry cargo time charter. The purpose is to identify U.S. and foreign flag Roll-on/Roll-off (RO/RO) vessels capable of transporting approximately 400,000 square feet of military cargo. Responses are due by May 28, 2026, at 1100 hours Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
This market research aims to gather information for future requirements involving the transport of military cargo, including tracked and wheeled vehicles and breakbulk. Specific cargo examples include Bridge Fixed units, TRAC FL TRK DOZERs, MCRs, and TRK VAN EXPANDOs. The vessel is required for a charter period of approximately 50 days, with layday(s) commencing/canceling on August 29, 2026. Both delivery and redelivery ports are specified as Tacoma, Washington (USA).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Charter Period: Approximately 50 days
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage); NAICS code 483111 (Water Transportation) with a small business size standard of 1050 employees is provided.
- Response Due: May 28, 2026, 1100 hours Eastern Time
- Published: May 26, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties are requested to provide comprehensive information via email, including:
- Complete description of vessel(s).
- Daily charter hire rate and any delivery/redelivery bonuses.
- Fuel consumption rates (underway and inport).
- Militarily useful square feet of vessel deck space (deck height exceeding 7'5" clearance).
- Number of supercargo the vessel can accommodate.
- Business size (respondents should indicate if they are a small business concern).
- For large businesses, details regarding possible sub-contracting opportunities.
- Any other pertinent questions or comments.
Point of Contact
- Primary: ERIC HATCHER
- Email: ERIC.N.HATCHER2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL
- Phone: (564) 230-3114
Additional Notes
This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. Responses will not be considered an offer, and the government will not pay for any costs incurred in preparation or submission. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not guarantee a future solicitation.