VOYAGE CHARTER
ID: N32205-SS-N103-26-009Type: Sources Sought
Overview

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/7b1fcc6e726147d795eafccee5957ef6/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk, is conducting a Sources Sought notice (N32205-SS-N103-26-009) to identify U.S. flag vessels capable of transporting specific granite aggregates (#57 and #89) from Canada to two discharge ports in Florida. The procurement requires vessels that can handle 46,000 metric tons of cargo, equipped with gear for discharge, and must meet specific operational criteria including crane offload rates and dimensions. This opportunity is critical for supporting the MSC's strategic sealift operations, ensuring the timely and efficient transport of essential materials. Interested parties must submit their company and vessel information via email to Jordan Morrison by November 4, 2025, at 1100 Eastern Time, with further inquiries directed to either Jordan Morrison or Achille Broennimann.

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    26-009 A0001 Notice.pdf
    Military Sealift Command Norfolk issued Amendment 0001 to Sources Sought Notice No. N32205-SS-N103-26-009 on October 30, 2025. This amendment specifically revises Paragraph 2(B) Part C(IV) of the original notice, dated October 27, 2025. The change updates the maximum beam requirement to 30.4 meters (98 feet). All other terms and conditions of the initial Sources Sought Notice remain unchanged. The amendment was signed by Achille Broennimann, Contracting Officer, MSC, N103.
    SS NOTICE 26-009.pdf
    The Military Sealift Command (MSC) Strategic Sealift Program Management Support Office (N103A) is conducting market research (Sources Sought N32205-SS-N103-26-009) to identify U.S. flag vessels capable of transporting #57 and #89 granite aggregates. Each cargo type involves 46,000 metric tons, with two discharge ports in Florida (Port Everglades and Port of Palm Beach) after loading in Canada (Aulds Cove for #57 granite and Bayside for #89 granite). Vessels must be geared for discharge, with specific requirements for crane offload rate, reach, grab gear, and crane size. The anticipated charter style is a voyage charter. Interested parties are requested to provide company information (name, contact, small business standing) and vessel details (name, description, flag, lump-sum rate, demurrage, affirmation of meeting requirements, estimated load/discharge rates). Responses are due via email by November 4, 2025, 1100 Eastern Time, to Jordan Morrison.
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