60-DAY DRY CARGO TIME OR 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, specifically the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Strategic Sealift Program Office, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for a 60-Day Dry Cargo Time or Voyage Charter. This RFI seeks information on U.S. and foreign flag Roll-on/Roll-off (RO/RO) vessels capable of transporting approximately 27,000 square feet of military cargo, including helicopters, wheeled vehicles, and breakbulk. The primary goal is to gather data for developing future requirements. Responses are due by 11:00 AM Eastern Time on June 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
The government is seeking vessels to support a 60-day dry cargo time or voyage charter. Key requirements include:
- Cargo Type: Military cargo, specifically helicopters (e.g., CV-22 & MV-22 requiring a 20ft door), wheeled vehicles, and breakbulk.
- Vessel Capability: RO/RO vessels with approximately 27,000 square feet of militarily useful deck space.
- Specific Feature: A 20ft door is required to accommodate CV-22 & MV-22 aircraft.
- Ports: Delivery and redelivery ports are both specified as San Diego, CA, USA.
- Laydays: Commencing/Canceling on September 1, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (Request for Information - RFI)
- Charter Type: Dry Cargo Time or Voyage Charter
- Period of Performance: Approximately 60 days
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage to determine potential small business participation). The NAICS code is 483111 with a 1,050-employee small business size standard.
- Response Due: June 11, 2026, by 11:00 AM Eastern Time.
- Published: June 5, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties are requested to provide comprehensive information via email. This includes:
- Vessel name and detailed description (RO/RO door specifications, main deck height).
- Proposed layday.
- Time charter response (daily rate, delivery/redelivery bonuses, fuel consumption).
- Voyage charter response (lump sum, demurrage rate).
- Militarily useful deck space.
- Number of supercargo.
- Business size (indicating if a small business concern). Large businesses are also asked to detail possible sub-contracting opportunities.
Additional Notes
This is solely a Request for Information (RFI) for planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation for offers. The government will not reimburse any costs incurred by respondents in preparing or submitting their responses. Contact: David Hamilton (david.k.hamilton19.civ@us.navy.mil or (564) 230-3260).