ContractSources Sought

90-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER

DEPT OF DEFENSE N32205-SS-N321-26-112
Response Deadline
May 14, 2026
6 days left
Days Remaining
6
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

Military Sealift Command, within the Department of the Navy and Department of Defense, is conducting market research for a 90-day dry cargo time charter. The requirement seeks U.S. and foreign flag roll-on/roll-off vessels able to carry military cargo such as helicopters, tracked and wheeled vehicles, and breakbulk, with two 90-day option periods also contemplated. The vessels must provide militarily useful deck space with at least 7'5" clearance and meet the stated cargo configuration needs, with delivery and redelivery in Corpus Christi, Texas and laydays beginning and canceling on September 17, 2026. Interested parties must email responses by 10:00 AM ET on May 14, 2026, including vessel descriptions, daily charter hire rates, fuel consumption, business size and UEI, and confirmation of layday availability, to the contacts listed for the notice.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
483111
Deep Sea Freight Transportation
PSC Code
V124
TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: MARINE CHARTER

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
SS-26-112 Notice.pdf
PDF99 KBMay 8, 2026
AI Summary
Military Sealift Command is conducting market research for a 90-day dry cargo time charter with two 90-day option periods, seeking information on U.S. and foreign flag Roll-on/Roll-off (RO/RO) vessels. The vessels must be capable of carrying military cargo, including helicopters, tracked and wheeled vehicles, and breakbulk, with specific cargo dimensions provided. The delivery and redelivery port is Corpus Christi, Texas, with laydays commencing/canceling on September 17, 2026. Interested parties are requested to provide vessel descriptions, daily charter hire rates, fuel consumption, militarily useful deck space (minimum 7'5" clearance), ramp door and main deck height, supercar cargo accommodation, business size (including Unique Entity Identifier), and confirmation of layday availability. Responses are due via email by 10:00 AM ET on May 14, 2026. The NAICS code for this service is 483111, with a small business size standard of 1,050 employees.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 8, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 14, 2026
expiryArchive DateMay 29, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Office
MSCHQ NORFOLK

Point of Contact

Place of Performance

Corpus Christi, Texas, UNITED STATES

Official Sources