Opportunity
SAM #N32205-SS-N103-26-177
U.S.-Flag Roll-on/Roll-off Vessel Charter for Four Okinawa Movements
Buyer
MSC Norfolk
Posted
September 30, 2026
Respond By
October 01, 2026
Identifier
N32205-SS-N103-26-177
NAICS
483111, 483113, 488390
The Department of the Navy’s Military Sealift Command is conducting market research for a U.S.-flag roll-on/roll-off vessel charter supporting NAVFAC movements in Okinawa, Japan. - Government buyer: Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC), Strategic Sealift Program Management Support Office, Norfolk, Virginia (N103A); the charter supports NAVFAC. - Requirement: Price and availability for a dry cargo voyage charter covering four movements between Naha Military Port, Pier 2, and Ie Shima Port, Okinawa, in deployment and redeployment phases. - Vessel capability: U.S.-flag roll-on/roll-off vessel with at least 400 square meters of deck space for containers, vehicles, or trailers. - Contractor responsibilities: Provide cradle, cribbing, blocking, and seafastening; include technical planning and an independent marine surveyor in the pricing; provide cargo gas-free certification by a marine gas chemist before discharge; and supply temporary toilets during flo/flo operations. - Operating requirements and requested information: Planning, towing, loading, transit, and discharge must follow the U.S. Navy Towing Manual. Respondents are asked for vessel description and flag, lump-sum pricing, demurrage, confirmation of requirements, and estimated loading and discharge rates. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, commercial vendors, or specific vessel manufacturers are named in the notice. No part numbers apply. - Notice status: This is a sources-sought/market-research request, not a solicitation or award. The notice history indicates the attached PDF was updated, but does not describe the content change.
Description
Please see attached Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-N103-26-177