Description
The Navy’s Military Sealift Command is conducting market research for an 80‑day dry‑cargo charter to transport ammunition (≥ 500 TEU capacity) from and to Concord, CA. Respondents must provide vessel capabilities, daily charter rates, fuel consumption data, and company qualifications. This is a non‑binding Sources‑Sought Notice; no award is guaranteed.
• Identify U.S.‑ or foreign‑flag self‑sustaining cargo vessels able to carry ≥ 500 TEUs of containerized ammunition with HAZMAT compliance.
• Confirm ability to accommodate at least two “supercargo” spaces and report daily charter rate (including any delivery/redelivery bonuses).
• Submit fuel consumption rates (metric tons, underway and in‑port), company information (CAGE code, size classification), and for large firms, sub‑contracting opportunities.
• Responses due by 1100 ET on 23 Oct 2026; the lay‑days commence/cancel on 03 Jan 2027.