38-day Dry Cargo Time Charter

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is conducting a market survey to obtain price and availability information for U.S. or foreign‑flag, self‑sustaining dry cargo vessels capable of transporting a minimum of 600 TEUs of containerized ammunition while meeting all applicable hazardous‑material (HAZMAT) compatibility and segregation requirements. Required cargo specifications include a maximum TEU gross weight of 41,000 lb (average 23,000 lb) and a range of ammunition hazard classes (e.g., 1.1 C/D/E, 1.2G, 1.2.1 C/D/E/G/H, etc.). The charter will originate at Apra Harbor, Guam, and redeliver to Concord, CA, for an approximate 38‑day period with laydays commencing 16 June 2026 and cancelling 29 June 2026. Respondents must provide a complete vessel description, confirmation of capacity for at least two supercargo, daily charter rate (including any delivery/redelivery bonus), fuel consumption rates in metric tons (underway and in‑port), business size (small‑business status per NAICS 483111, ≤1,050 employees), and, for large businesses, potential sub‑contracting opportunities. Confirmation of layday availability and any additional comments are also required. Responses are due by 1300 hours Eastern Time, 4 May 2026, via email to Matthew R. Price (matthew.r.price40.civ@us.navy.mil). This is a sources‑sought notice only; no contract award or cost commitment is implied.

Notice ID

c51a7f45fbf94662b49b7a5f246a04df

Solicitation Number

N32205-SS-N321-26-101

NAICS Code

483111

Classification Code

V124