Description
The U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command is conducting market research to assess the price and availability of U.S. and foreign‑flag roll‑on/roll‑off (RO/RO) vessels capable of transporting a mixed load of military helicopters, wheeled vehicles and break‑bulk cargo on a 30‑day dry‑cargo charter from Beaumont, Texas to Gdańsk, Poland. Respondents are asked to provide detailed vessel specifications, daily charter rates, fuel consumption, deck space, and business size information. This is a Sources Sought Notice; responses are informational only and will not constitute an offer.
• Cargo includes 16 Apache helicopters, 4 ground‑control stations, 4 M1075A1 trucks, 16 CH‑47 cargo helicopters, plus additional unspecified items.
• Required vessel type: RO/RO with ramp door, main‑deck height >7'5", capable of handling the listed military equipment.
• Charter period: 30 days, with laydays starting/ending 15 December 2026.
• Delivery port: Beaumont, TX; Redelivery port: Gdańsk, Poland.
• Respondents must submit vessel description, daily hire rate, fuel consumption, usable deck square footage, super‑cargo capacity, and indicate small‑business status by 1000 hrs ET 04 Sept 2026.