About this opportunity
AI summaryMilitary Sealift Command requests market research information regarding the price and availability of one U.S. flag, self-sustaining combination container and breakbulk vessel. The vessel must support consolidated cargo operations at sea with Combat Logistics Force vessels or Navy surface combatants, stow at least 200 TEU containers, carry hazardous cargo, accommodate 22 Navy personnel, and meet specific range, speed, and crane requirements. The contemplated contract term includes a 12-month base period, three one-year options, and one 11-month option, with delivery and redelivery at Norfolk, Virginia, or San Diego, California. Interested parties holding at least a Secret facility clearance must submit vessel details, rates, fuel consumption, modification estimates, and business size via email to Finley Stoops and Stephanie Ricker by 12:00 EST on December 3, 2026.
Scope of work
- One U.S. flag, self-sustaining, combination container/breakbulk vessel
- Consolidated cargo operations (CONSOL) at sea capability with CLF vessels or U.S. Navy surface combatants
- Minimum speed of advance of 15 knots (laden) and ability to operate at 13 knots for extended periods
- Minimum operating range of 8,000 nautical miles and maximum draft not exceeding 11 meters
- Ability to remain at anchor for at least 90 days in a protected harbor
- Cargo STREAM rig on starboard side meeting NWP 4-01.4 or ATP 16 requirements
- Cranes and cargo handling equipment to load, unload, and reposition cargo at sea with certified crews
- Minimum capacity to stow 200 TEU containers and berthing and messing for at least 22 Navy personnel
Minimum qualifications
- U.S. flag, self-sustaining vessel
- Vessel crew trained and certified to operate crane and cargo handling systems independently
- Company holds a current facility clearance at least the SECRET level
Documents to include with your response
- Name and complete description of the vessel (vessel particular cards/pamphlets highly desirable)
- Daily charter rate
- Pricing and timeline to modify an existing vessel to meet/exceed requirements
- Delivery or redelivery bonus (if applicable)
- Fuel consumption (type and MT/day)
- Business size indication
- Statement or information affirming vessel meets or exceeds all requirements in numbers 1-9
- Confirmation of company facility clearance at least the SECRET level
- Date of earliest availability (laydays)
Key dates
- Notice date
- 21 OCTOBER 2026
- Responses due
- PRIOR TO 1200, EASTERN STANDARD TIME, 03 DECEMBER 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Responses requested via email to contracting points of contact
Contract details
- Term
- ONE 12-MONTH TIME CHARTER PERIOD WITH THREE ONE-YEAR OPTION PERIODS AND ONE 11-MONTH OPTION PERIOD
- Place of performance
- NORFOLK, VA OR SAN DIEGO, CA for delivery/redelivery; worldwide operations at sea
Federal notice details
- Solicitation number
- N32205-SS-N321-27-007
- Agency
- Department of Defense
- Buying office
- Dept of the Navy › MSCHQ Norfolk
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Responses due
- Dec 3, 2026, 12:00 PM ET
- Posted on SAM.gov
- Oct 30, 2026
- NAICS
- 483111 · Deep Sea Freight Transportation
- Product/service code
- V124
- Contracting contact
- Finley Stoops
finley.a.stoops.civ@us.navy.mil
7573417282 - Additional contact
- Stephanie Ricker
stephanie.ricker.civ@us.navy.mil
5642264357
Source: SAM.gov. Read the official notice for the complete description and current instructions.
Incumbent and award research
No incumbent history found for this requirement. The notice does not cite a current contract, and no earlier award from this buying office matches it.
Market context
Awards in the same category (Deep Sea Freight Transportation). This is not this requirement's award history.
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