Opportunity
SAM #N32205-SS-N103-26-146
MSC Market Research for Dry Cargo Voyage Charter: Armor Stone Transport from South Korea to Guam
Buyer
MSC Norfolk
Posted
July 27, 2026
Respond By
July 29, 2026
Identifier
N32205-SS-N103-26-146
NAICS
483111
The Military Sealift Command (MSC), through its Strategic Sealift Program Support Office (N103A), is conducting market research for a major dry cargo voyage charter: - Government Buyer: - Military Sealift Command (MSC), Strategic Sealift Program Support Office (N103A) - Service Requested: - Charter of a U.S. or foreign flag, self-sustaining vessel or tug/barge - Transport of approximately 7,500 tons of armor stone - Route: Various ports in South Korea to Hotel Wharf, Apra Harbor, Guam - Includes cradle, cribbing, blocking, seafastening, independent marine surveyor services - Requires compliance with the U.S. Navy Towing Manual and special mooring analysis - Period of Performance: - Cargo available for loading starting September 1, 2026 - 10-day layday window between September 15 and 30, 2026 - Delivery required as soon as possible after loading - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are mentioned - Notable Requirements: - Vessel must be capable of special handling for heavy armor stone - Compliance with U.S. Navy Towing Manual is mandatory - Both U.S. and foreign flag vessels are eligible
Description
Please see attached Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-N103-26-146.