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21-DAY DRY CARGO TIME OR VOYAGE CHARTER

Description: This Sources Sought request seeks market research for a 21-day dry-cargo time or voyage charter using a U.S. or foreign-flag roll-on/roll-off vessel traveling from San Diego, California, to Yokohama, Japan. The vessel must carry approximately 11,190 square feet of military cargo and have a 20-foot door suitable for CV-22/MV-22 aircraft. Respondents must provide vessel specifications, availability, pricing, capacity, business-size information, and potential subcontracting details; this is a market-research request rather than a grant program.

Buyer: Military Sealift Command (MSC)
Federal · VA, US
Released: Aug 21, 2026
Closes: Aug 27, 2026(2 days left)

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David P. OlszowyChief Information Officer (N6)

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Scott MullerDeputy Manager Force Safety

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Andrew James BuskDirector, Engineering

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Benjamin HawbakerDirector, Fleet Recapitalization Division

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