25-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER
ID: N32205-SS-N321-26-037Type: 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/a1cab5265d474be8b611dce4dfe6c2c0/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command Norfolk, is seeking information from qualified vendors for a 25-day dry cargo time charter to transport military cargo, including helicopters and wheeled vehicles, with a total capacity of 110,215 square feet. The procurement requires U.S. and foreign flag, self-sustaining vessels capable of meeting specific operational criteria, including a minimum deck clearance of 7'5" and accommodations for supercargo. This charter is critical for supporting military logistics, with the charter period set to commence on March 27, 2026, and delivery to Gdansk, Poland, followed by redelivery to Beaumont, Texas. Interested parties must submit their vessel details, charter rates, and other required information via email to Tiffany Gallon by 1100 hours ET on January 12, 2025.

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    Military Sealift Command Norfolk's Strategic Sealift Program Office (MSC) has issued a Sources Sought Notice (N32205-SS-N321-26-037) for a 25-day dry cargo time charter. This is a request for information only, not an offer, seeking U.S. and foreign flag, self-sustaining vessels capable of transporting military cargo, including helicopters, wheeled vehicles, and breakbulk, totaling 110,215 sqft. The charter period is 25 days, commencing/canceling on March 27, 2026, with delivery to Gdansk, Poland, and redelivery to Beaumont, TX (USA). Interested parties must provide vessel details, daily charter hire rates, fuel consumption, proposed laydays, militarily useful deck space (minimum 7'5" clearance), supercargo accommodation, business size (NAICS 483111, small business size standard 1,050 employees), company name, and Unique Entity Identifier. Responses are due via email by 1100 hours ET on January 12, 2025, to Tiffany Gallon.
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