48-Day Dry Cargo Time Charter
ID: N32205-SS-N321-26-035Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYMSCHQ NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

NAICS

Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: MARINE CHARTER (V124)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f6d5261f568543639f28a2f03b7e49df/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command Norfolk, is conducting market research for a 48-day dry cargo time charter to transport military cargo. The procurement seeks U.S. and foreign flag Roll-on/Roll-off (RO/RO) vessels capable of carrying approximately 149,126 square feet of cargo, including helicopters and wheeled vehicles, from Jacksonville, Florida, to Shuaiba, Kuwait, with laydays commencing on March 28, 2026. This charter is crucial for ensuring the timely delivery of military supplies and equipment, supporting operational readiness. Interested parties must submit their vessel details, proposed layday, daily charter hire rates, and other relevant information via email by 11:00 AM ET on January 12, 2026, to the primary contact, Jordan Morrison, at jordan.a.morrison5.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    The Military Sealift Command Norfolk (MSC) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice (N32205-SS-N321-26-035) for a 48-day dry cargo time charter. They are seeking information on U.S. and foreign flag Roll-on/Roll-off (RO/RO) vessels capable of transporting approximately 149,126 square feet of military cargo, including helicopters, wheeled vehicles, and breakbulk. The vessel is needed to deliver cargo to Jacksonville, Florida (USA), and redeliver to Shuaiba, Kuwait, with laydays commencing/canceling on March 28, 2026. Interested parties must provide vessel details, proposed layday, daily charter hire rates, fuel consumption, militarily useful deck space, supercargo accommodation, company information (name, UEI, business size), and subcontracting opportunities for large businesses. Responses are due via email by 11:00 AM ET on January 12, 2026.
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