137-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER

The U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command is conducting market research for a 137‑day dry‑cargo charter to transport military equipment (helicopters, tracked/wheeled vehicles, breakbulk) between Tacoma, WA and the same port. The government seeks information on vessel capabilities, daily hire rates, fuel consumption, deck space, hazmat capacity, and business size. Responses are due by 10:00 AM ET on 30 Sep 2026. This is a non‑binding request for information; no contract award is implied at this stage. • Vessel type: U.S. or foreign‑flag, self‑sustaining dry‑cargo ships with RO/RO capability and ≥10 TEU, Cat 1.4 Class V hazmat certification. • Cargo: AH‑64 (8 units) and UH‑60 (7 units) helicopters, plus other undisclosed items. • Charter period: ~137 days, lay‑days starting 10 Jan 2027. • Delivery/Redelivery port: Tacoma, WA. • Required crew: qualified crane operator. • Information requested: vessel specs, daily hire rate, bonuses, fuel use, usable deck space, super‑cargo capacity, business size, subcontracting opportunities. • Small‑business size standard: ≤1,050 employees (NAICS 483111).