DRY CARGO VOYAGE CHARTER

The U.S. Navy’s Strategic Sealift Program is conducting market research for a dry‑cargo voyage charter to transport one Valiant‑class harbor tug from Bremerton, WA to Yokosuka, Japan. The Navy seeks price and availability information for U.S. or foreign‑flag, self‑sustaining vessels capable of float‑on/float‑off (FLO‑FLO) or lift‑on/lift‑off (LO/LO) operations. Respondents must provide vessel specifications, rates, layday windows, and lump‑sum pricing that includes loading, stowage, securing, transit, discharge, independent marine surveyor fees, and ancillary services such as cargo gas certification and temporary toilet facilities. The solicitation is a Sources Sought (RF I) and does not constitute a procurement commitment. • Load port: Bremerton, Washington (U.S.) – earliest availability “prompt.” • Discharge port: Yokosuka, Japan. • Cargo: One Valiant‑class harbor tug (LOA 90 ft, displacement ~411 lt). • Required vessel: Self‑sustaining, capable of FLO‑FLO or LO/LO; tug‑and‑barge solutions excluded. • Layday window: 10 days between ALD and LAD. • Pricing: Fixed‑price, lump‑sum covering all handling, tow, surveyor, gas certification, and support services. • Submission deadline: 28 Sep 2026, 1000 hrs ET (email). • Small‑business size standard: NAICS 483111, ≤1,050 employees.