Description
The U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command is conducting market research to assess the availability and pricing of U.S. and foreign‑flag roll‑on/roll‑off (RO/RO) vessels capable of transporting military cargo (helicopters, wheeled vehicles, breakbulk) on a 25‑day time charter or a single‑voyage charter between Beaumont, Texas and Alexandroupolis, Greece. Respondents are asked to provide vessel details, charter rates, fuel consumption, deck space, and company size information. This is a non‑binding sources‑sought notice; responses will inform future acquisition strategy and potential use of existing IDIQ contracts.
• Cargo: UH‑60, CH‑47, HH‑60, Apaches, other military vehicles/breakbulk
• Route: Beaumont, TX (USA) → Alexandroupolis, Greece
• Charter type: 25‑day time charter or one‑voyage charter, laytime 4 days, layday 15 Dec 2026
• Required data: vessel description, daily hire or lump‑sum rate, fuel use, demurrage, usable deck square footage, super‑cargo capacity, business size, subcontracting potential
• Response deadline: 1000 hrs EST, 03 Sep 2026 via email to Jordan Morrison