# SAM #N32205-SS-N321-26-175

137-Day Dry Cargo Vessel Charter for Military Cargo Transport

**Buyer:** MSC Norfolk
**Posted:** September 24, 2026
**Respond By:** September 30, 2026
**Identifier:** N32205-SS-N321-26-175
**NAICS:** 483111

The Military Sealift Command's Strategic Sealift Program Support Office (N103A) is seeking information from industry for a 137-day dry cargo time charter:
- Government Buyer:
  - Military Sealift Command Headquarters Norfolk (MSCHQ NORFOLK)
  - Strategic Sealift Program Support Office, N103A
- Service Requested:
  - Charter of self-sustaining dry cargo vessels for 137 days
  - Vessels must be capable of transporting military cargo, including:
    - Helicopters (AH-64, UH-60)
    - Tracked and wheeled vehicles
    - Breakbulk cargo
  - Vessels must have hazardous material capabilities
  - Delivery and redelivery ports: Tacoma, Washington
  - Crew must include a qualified crane operator
- No specific OEMs or vendors are named; both U.S. and foreign flag vessels are eligible
- Unique Requirements:
  - Vessel must be self-sustaining (able to load/unload cargo independently)
  - Crew must be qualified for crane operations
  - Must support transport of hazardous materials
- No product line items; only a service line item for the vessel charter is specified

### Description

<p>Please see the attached Sources Sought Notice.</p>

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