64-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER

The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command, through the Office of Mcshq Norfolk, is conducting market research for a 64-day dry cargo time charter to transport a portion of 232,000 square feet of military cargo consisting of tracked and wheeled vehicles and breakbulk, including specific equipment like the M1120A4 truck tractor. This effort, identified by solicitation number N32205-SS-N321-26-121, is a sources-sought notice under NAICS code 483111, which has a small business size standard of 1,050 employees. The charter would require a roll-on/roll-off vessel with a minimum 20-foot ramp door and a main deck clearance exceeding 7 feet 5 inches to meet militarily useful cargo capacity standards. The vessel must be available to commence operations between July 1 and July 31, 2026, departing from Charleston, South Carolina, and redelivering in Tacoma, Washington. Respondents are requested to provide detailed vessel specifications, daily charter rates, fuel consumption figures, deck space capacity, ability to meet laydays, supercargo accommodation capability, and business size information. Large businesses are also asked to identify potential subcontracting opportunities. Responses are due by 1100 hours Eastern Time on June 4, 2026, and must be submitted via email to the primary point of contact, Eric Hatcher. This notice is strictly for market research purposes; responses are not offers, and no obligation is created for the government to award a contract, pay costs, or enter into any agreement based on submissions.