59-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER

The Military Sealift Command Norfolk, Strategic Sealift Program Support Office, has issued Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-N321-27-001 to conduct market research for a 59-day dry cargo time charter. The mission involves a vessel departing from and returning to Charleston, South Carolina, with a planned route visiting several ports in and around the Mediterranean. The anticipated layday commencement date is November 22, 2026. This request for information is being used to determine the acquisition strategy and whether to utilize existing Government IDIQ vehicles for the final solicitation. Interested respondents must provide comprehensive company details, including their Unique Entity Identifier, CAGE code, and business size status under NAICS 483111, which has a small business size limitation of 1,050 employees. Technical submissions must include the vessel name, a full description with main deck and stern ramp door height clearances, militarily useful square footage of deck space, fuel consumption rates, and supercargo accommodation capacity. Additionally, respondents must provide their daily charter hire rate, any applicable delivery or redelivery bonuses, and confirmation of availability for the specified laydays. Responses are due via email by 11:00 AM Eastern Time on October 8, 2026.