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Jones Act Charter Procurement of New-Build Vessels

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SS-26-168Federal

Response Deadline09/17/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command in Norfolk, Virginia, has issued Sources Sought Notice SS-26-168 to conduct a market survey regarding the procurement of new-build vessels under Jones Act charter. This request for information is designed to gather industry feedback on critical procurement factors, including potential contract term structures, the impact of financing, estimated daily charter rates, and termination liabilities or fees. The agency is seeking this data to better understand current market conditions and their effect on competition for future vessel acquisitions. Interested parties must submit their responses by September 17, 2026, to the primary point of contact, Brittany Miller, or the secondary contact, F. Carley Orvin. This notice is categorized under NAICS code 483111 and is intended for informational purposes only, serving as a market research tool rather than a formal offer or commitment to contract.

General Info

DoD market survey for new-build Jones Act charter vessels; responses due September 17, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq NorfolkView Agency

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

VA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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SS-26-168 Market Survey for Jones Act Charter Procurement of New-Build Vessels

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PhaseSources Sought

PostedSep 2

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineSep 17

Submission deadline

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09/17/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTCin 14 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

Contacts2 people available

OfficeNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

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Department Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

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Office AddressNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

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Brittany Miller

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F. Carley Orvin

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Please see attached Sources Sought Notice SS-26-168

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