ANCILLARY SURFACE CRAFT SHIPPING - Please see attached Sources Sought Notice ****- SS- N103- 26- 103.
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This is a Sources Sought Notice from the Military Sealift Command (MSC) for market research regarding the shipping of two Ancillary Surface Craft (ASC). The requirement is for self-sustaining vessels (US or foreign flag) capable of loading, transporting, and discharging the ASCs. The load port is Mobile, Alabama, with an available load date of November 15, 2026. The discharge port is Okinawa, Japan. Respondents are requested to provide detailed vessel and rate information, including a plan for execution, stowage area, intended route, vessel range, estimated load/discharge times, duration of voyage, number of super cargo supported, lump sum price, associated detention rate, and reimbursable daily pricing. Company information, including name, contact details, small business standing, and Unique Entity Identifier, is also required. The small business size standard for this service (NAICS ****) is 1,050 employees. Responses are requested via email by 10:00 AM Eastern Time on Thursday, May 7, 2026. The point of contact is Jordan Morrison.
The bid notice states that respondents are to indicate a 15-day layday window between the available load date (ALD) and the latest available date (LAD). The available load date is November 15, 2026. The response deadline is May 7, 2026.
The bid notice requests information on vessel and rate information, including a complete description of the vessel and a plan for execution of the mission. It also requires company information, including name, telephone number, email address, small business standing, and company's unique entity identifier.