DRY CARGO VOYAGE CHARTER

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for market research to identify potential sources for a dry cargo voyage charter. The Strategic Sealift Program Office of MSC is seeking information on U.S. and foreign flag, self-sustaining vessels capable of carrying a minimum of 163 TEUs of containerized ammunition.

• Vessels must be self-sustaining.

• Minimum capacity: 163 TEUs of containerized ammunition.

• Must satisfy regulatory hazmat compatibility and segregation requirements.

• Cargo specifics:

  • Ammunition Hazard Class/Division: 1.1D, 9, Inert.
  • Maximum TEU Gross Weight: 23,000 lbs.
  • Average TEU Gross Weight: 19,000 lbs.

• Load Port/Place: Naval Magazine Indian Island, WA (USA).

• Discharge Ports/Places: Tengan, Okinawa, Japan / Apra Harbor, Guam.

• Layday(s): 07 June 2026.

• Laytime: 2 days SSHEX for the entire mission.

• Load: F.I.O.S.S.

• Discharge: Liner Terms.

• Not specified in this notice.

• Interested parties must furnish the following information:

  • Vessel name, description, and flag.
  • Proposed layday.
  • Confirmed maximum TEU cargo capacity.
  • Lump-sum charter rate.
  • Daily demurrage rate.
  • Company information (Name, telephone, email, UEI).
  • Small business standing (small/large, HUBZone status).
  • Large businesses should provide details on possible sub-contracting opportunities.

• Responses are requested via email.

• Deadline: Prior to 1000 hours, Eastern Time, 22 April 2026.

• NAICS Code: 483111 (Water Transportation).

• Small Business Size Standard: 1,050 employees.

• Respondents must indicate if they are a small business concern.

• This is a Request for Information only; responses are not considered an offer.

• The government will not pay for costs incurred in preparing or submitting responses.

• No special requirements are listed beyond cargo specifics and vessel capabilities.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for market research conducted by the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Strategic Sealift Program Office. The government is seeking information on the availability and pricing of U.S. and foreign flag, self-sustaining vessels capable of carrying a minimum of 163 TEUs of containerized ammunition. This notice is for information only and does not commit the government to a contract.

• Vessels must be self-sustaining.
• Minimum capacity: 163 TEUs.
• Cargo: Ammunition, Hazard Class/Division 1.1D, 9, Inert.
• Maximum TEU Gross Weight: 23,000 lbs.
• Average TEU Gross Weight: 19,000 lbs.
• Load Port: Naval Magazine Indian Island, WA (USA).
• Discharge Ports: Tengan, Okinawa, Japan / Apra Harbor, Guam.
• Layday: 07 June 2026.
• Laytime: 2 days SSHEX for the entire mission.
• Load terms: F.I.O.S.S (Free In, Out, Stowed, and Trimmed).
• Discharge terms: Liner Terms.

Interested parties must provide the following information:

• Vessel name, description, and flag.

• Proposed layday.

• Confirm maximum TEU cargo capacity.

• Lump-sum charter rate.

• Daily demurrage rate.

• Company information (Name, telephone, email, UEI).

• Small business standing (small/large, HUBZone status).

• Large businesses should provide details on possible sub-contracting opportunities.

• The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 483111 (Water Transportation).

• The small business size standard is 1,050 employees.

• Respondents must indicate if they are a small business concern.

• Responses are requested via email by 1000 Hours, Eastern Time, 22 April 2026.

• David Hamilton, EMAIL: DAVID.K.HAMILTON19.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL, TEL: (564) 230-3260.