25-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER

The Military Sealift Command is conducting market research to identify available U.S. and foreign flag Roll-On/Roll-Off (RO/RO) vessels for a 25-day dry cargo time charter. This Sources Sought notice seeks to determine the availability of vessels capable of transporting military cargo, including Abrams tanks and various armored vehicles, from Gdynia, Poland, to Beaumont, Texas. The information gathered through this process will assist the agency in developing its acquisition strategy and determining potential set-asides for the procurement. The requirement was recently modified through Amendment 0001, which increased the technical scope of the cargo capacity to 270,000 square feet. This amendment also established updated laydays commencing on July 17, 2026, and set a firm response deadline for interested parties. The charter involves specific deck space requirements and the provision of mandatory company data to verify vessel capabilities and flag status. The attachment package for this opportunity includes the original notice and a subsequent amendment that modifies technical and administrative parameters. These documents outline the specific cargo dimensions, delivery and redelivery ports, and the mandatory data points required for a compliant market research submission. The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is conducting market research to identify available Roll-On/Roll-Off (RO/RO) vessels for a 25-day dry cargo time charter. This Sources Sought Notice, issued under solicitation number N32205-SS-N321-26-113, seeks information from both U.S. and foreign flag vessel operators capable of transporting heavy military equipment. The primary mission involves the movement of approximately 270,000 square feet of cargo, including Abrams tanks and various armored vehicles, from…