EXTENDED TERM TIME CHARTER / CONSOLIDATED CARGO OPERATIONS (CONSOL) CAPABLE COMBINATION CONTAINER/BREAKBULK VESSEL

This Sources Sought Notice (No. N32205-SS-N321-27-007) is issued by the Military Sealift Command (MSC) to conduct market research on the price and availability of one U.S.-flagged, self-sustaining combination container/breakbulk vessel. The vessel will support Consolidated Cargo Operations (CONSOL) at sea with MSC Combat Logistics Force vessels or U.S. Navy surface combatants. Key vessel requirements include a minimum 15-knot SOA (laden), an 8,000 nautical mile range, a maximum 11-meter draft, and a 90-day anchorage capability in protected harbors. The vessel must feature a cargo STREAM rig (compliant with NWP 4-01.4 or ATP 16), onboard cranes/cargo handling equipment, a ramp for moving containers between decks, capacity for at least 200 TEUs, 50 reefer outlets, and accommodation for 22 Navy personnel. It must also handle all classes of hazardous cargo and carry certified cargo-securing gear and handling equipment. The charter period comprises a one-year firm term, three one-year option periods, and one 11-month option period, with delivery and redelivery at Norfolk, VA, or San Diego, CA. The applicable NAICS code is 483111 with a 1,050-employee small business size limit. Interested parties must hold at least a Secret-level facility clearance and submit vessel specs, charter rates, modification pricing/timelines, fuel consumption, and business size information via email to Finley Stoops and Stephanie Ricker by 12:00 PM EST on December 3, 2026.