EXTENDED TERM TIME CHARTER / CONSOLIDATED CARGO OPERATIONS (CONSOL) CAPABLE COMBINATION CONTAINER/BREAKBULK VESSEL RFP

Description: The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command is conducting market research for a 12-month time charter, with up to four option periods, of a U.S.-flag, self-sustaining combination container/breakbulk vessel capable of consolidated cargo (CONSOL) operations. The vessel must meet speed, range, draft, cargo-handling, and certification requirements and operate worldwide in support of MSC's Combat Logistics Force ships and U.S. Navy surface combatants. This is an active Sources Sought market-research notice, not a formal RFP; respondents are asked to provide vessel details, charter rates, modification costs, fuel consumption, and small-business and security-clearance information.