Summary
The Military Sealift Command (Department of Defense) issued a Sources Sought / Request for Information titled “37-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER” seeking availability and pricing information for U.S. and foreign flag roll-on/roll-off (RO/RO) vessels to carry helicopters, wheeled vehicles, and breakbulk. The charter is roughly 37 days with delivery in Charleston, SC and redelivery in Beaumont, TX; respondents are asked to provide vessel details such as daily charter hire rate, fuel consumption rates, and militarily useful deck space. The posting lists a point of contact (David Hamilton) and references an attached notice file (SS-26-139_Notice.pdf) and the official posting on SAM.gov with a close date of 2026-07-16.