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80-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER

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N32205-SS-N321-27-004Federal

Response Deadline10/23/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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The Military Sealift Command Norfolk, Strategic Sealift Program Support Office, has issued Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-N321-27-004 to conduct market research for an 80-day dry cargo time charter. The requirement involves a vessel capable of transporting a minimum of 500 TEUs of containerized ammunition, specifically hazard classes 1.1 through 1.4, while adhering to all regulatory HAZMAT compatibility and segregation requirements. The vessel must be self-sustaining and provide accommodations for at least two supercargo. Performance is scheduled to commence around January 3, 2027, with both delivery and redelivery occurring in Concord, California. Interested parties must submit their responses via email to David Hamilton by 11:00 AM Eastern Time on October 23, 2026. Required information includes detailed vessel descriptions, confirmation of supercargo capacity, daily charter rates, delivery and redelivery bonuses, and fuel consumption rates in metric tons for underway and import working. Additionally, respondents must provide company identification including their Unique Entity Identifier, CAGE code, and business size status under NAICS code 483111, which has a small business size limitation of 1,050 employees. Large businesses are specifically requested to provide details regarding potential subcontracting opportunities.

General Info

Market research for an 80-day dry cargo time charter transporting containerized ammunition.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight Transportation

Place of Performance

Concord, CA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-N321-27-004: 80-Day Dry Cargo Time Charter

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Timeline

PhaseSources Sought

PostedOct 16

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineOct 23

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

10/23/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTCin 6 days

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Organization & Contact Information

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

Contacts2 people available

OfficeNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

Office AddressNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

Contacts

David Hamilton

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Michelle D. James

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Please see attached Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-N321-27-004.

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