DRY CARGO VOYAGE CHARTER

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Background The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is conducting market research through the Strategic Sealift Program Office. This Sources Sought Notice (N32205-SS-N321-26-104) is a request for information regarding the availability and pricing of vessels capable of transporting military cargo. The MSC's mission includes providing strategic sealift capabilities to support U.S. military operations. Work Details The MSC is seeking information on U.S. and foreign flag, roll-on/roll-off (RO/RO) vessels that can carry a minimum of 64,000 square feet of military cargo, which includes tracked and wheeled vehicles as well as breakbulk. Specific cargo details include: HEMMT 15X vehicles measuring 401"L x 96"W x 112"H and weighing 21 tons. The load will be F.I.O.S.S., with discharge under liner terms. The load port is Tacoma, WA (USA), and the discharge port is Tengan, Okinawa, Japan. Interested parties must provide details such as the name and description of the vessel including its flag, proposed layday (16 August 2026), maximum useful military square footage cargo capacity, lump-sum charter rate, daily demurrage rate, and company information including contact details and small business status. Period of Performance The layday for loading is set for 16 August 2026 with a laytime of 2 days SSHEX for the entire mission. Place of Performance Loading will occur in Tacoma, WA (USA) and discharge will take place in Tengan, Okinawa, Japan.