Opportunity
SAM #N32205-SS-N321-27-001
Sources sought for an approximately 59-day military dry cargo roll-on/roll-off vessel charter
Buyer
MSC Norfolk
Posted
October 01, 2026
Respond By
October 08, 2026
Identifier
N32205-SS-N321-27-001
NAICS
483111
The Department of the Navy’s Military Sealift Command is seeking market information on roll-on/roll-off vessels for an approximately 59-day dry cargo charter. - Government buyer: Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC), Strategic Sealift Program Office, N103A. - Opportunity: Sources sought for price and availability information on U.S.- and foreign-flag roll-on/roll-off vessels; this is market research, not an award. - Service requested: An approximately 59-day dry cargo time charter for vessels able to carry a portion of 180,000 square feet of military cargo, including tracked and wheeled vehicles and breakbulk. Cargo examples include medical equipment and AH-64, CH-47, and utility helicopters. - Delivery and redelivery are at Charleston, South Carolina. The mission includes ports in and around the Mediterranean and a return to the United States. - Interested parties are asked for vessel details and clearances, daily charter hire and any delivery/redelivery bonuses, fuel consumption, militarily useful deck space, supercargo capacity, and layday availability. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, vessel vendors, or charter providers are named in the notice. - Notable requirements: No additional special requirements are listed.
Description
Please see attached Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-N321-27-001.