Opportunity
SAM #N32205-SS-N321-26-113
25-Day Dry Cargo Time Charter for Military Equipment Transport
Buyer
MSC Norfolk
Posted
May 14, 2026
Respond By
May 18, 2026
Identifier
N32205-SS-N321-26-113
NAICS
532411, 488390, 483111
The Military Sealift Command's Strategic Sealift Program Office is seeking information from potential providers for a 25-day dry cargo time charter to transport military equipment. - Government Buyer: - Military Sealift Command (MSC), Strategic Sealift Program Office, N103A - Contracting office located at MSCHQ Norfolk, Virginia - Service Requested: - Charter of roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessels (U.S. and foreign flag) - Vessels must be capable of carrying 230,000 square feet of military cargo, including tracked and wheeled vehicles such as Abrams tanks and trucks, as well as breakbulk cargo - Charter period is approximately 25 days - Delivery port: Gdynia, Poland - Redelivery port: Beaumont, Texas - Notable Requirements: - Vessel specifications, charter rates, fuel consumption, and company details must be provided - Vessels must be suitable for transporting heavy military vehicles - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vessel manufacturers are named; open to U.S. and foreign flag vessel operators - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Delivery in Gdynia, Poland - Redelivery in Beaumont, Texas - Contracting office in Norfolk, Virginia - Estimated Contract Value: - Based on typical RoRo vessel charters for military cargo, estimated range is $2,000,000 to $6,000,000 for the 25-day period - Primary Competitors: - Major commercial RoRo vessel operators and shipping companies capable of meeting military cargo requirements - Unique Requirements: - Ability to transport large, heavy military vehicles - Compliance with U.S. and international maritime standards - Detailed vessel and company information required
Description
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