Jones Act Charter Procurement of New-Build Vessels

Description: This active Sources Sought notice seeks industry feedback from firms capable of financing and chartering new-build Jones Act vessels for U.S. maritime operations. The Military Sealift Command is evaluating contract structures, including 10-to-15-year terms, firm multi-year base periods, daily hire rates, termination-fee conditions, and other market factors affecting vessel construction and financing. Responses are due September 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT, and the notice is not a grant program.