Description
The Navy’s Military Sealift Command is conducting market research for a 59‑day dry‑cargo time charter to transport approximately 180,000 sq ft of military equipment, including large helicopters, from Charleston, SC to multiple Mediterranean ports and back. Respondents must provide vessel specifications, daily charter rates, fuel consumption, and availability for a lay‑day start of 22 Nov 2026. This is a sources‑sought notice; no contract award is guaranteed and the government will not reimburse response costs.
• Required vessel: U.S. or foreign‑flag RO/RO ship with sufficient deck height/clearance for listed helicopters.
• Data requested: daily hire rate, bonuses, fuel rates, deck capacity, lay‑day availability, company size and subcontracting plans.
• Deadline: submit via email by 11:00 a.m. ET on 08 Oct 2026.