Opportunity
SAM #N32205-SS-N321-26-106
MSC Seeks 59-Day Charter of Self-Sustaining Dry Cargo Vessel for Ammunition Transport
Buyer
MSC Norfolk
Posted
May 05, 2026
Respond By
May 12, 2026
Identifier
N32205-SS-N321-26-106
NAICS
483111, 532411, 488390
The Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC) HQ Norfolk is seeking sources for a 59-day dry cargo time charter to support the Strategic Sealift Program. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC) - Strategic Sealift Program Support Office, N103A - Service Requested: - Charter of a U.S. or foreign flag, self-sustaining dry cargo vessel - Vessel must be capable of carrying at least 250 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) of containerized ammunition (Hazard Class 1.1-1.4) - Must meet regulatory hazmat compatibility and segregation requirements - Delivery at Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point, North Carolina - Redelivery at Nordenham, Germany - Charter period is approximately 59 days - Notable Requirements: - Vessel must be self-sustaining (able to load/unload cargo without shore-side assistance) - Must provide vessel details, laydays, charter rates, and fuel consumption - Both U.S. and foreign flag vessels are eligible - Cargo includes hazardous ammunition requiring strict compliance with safety regulations - No specific OEMs or vessel models are named in the notice - No product part numbers or purchase quantities are specified
Description
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