51-day Dry Cargo Time Charter
The Department of the Navy's Military Sealift Command awarded Contract N3220526C1229 to American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier on February 13, 2026, for a 51-day dry cargo time charter valued at $8,309,419.96. This award represents one of three contracts issued under RFP N3220526R6040, with the other two contracts (N3220526C1227 and N3220526C1228) also awarded to the same contractor through separate award notices. The contract provides vessel charter services for transporting dry cargo, with the specific duration of 51 days establishing the timeline for the contracted maritime services.
N3220526R6040 Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command
2/13/26, 3:36 PM 51-day Dry Cargo Time Charter
The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command is soliciting proposals for up to three firm-fixed-price spot charter contracts for roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessels capable of transporting approximately 450,000 square feet of military cargo, including wheeled vehicles, tracked vehicles, and breakbulk cargo. Vessels must demonstrate a minimum laden speed of 15 knots and meet one of three layday windows commencing March 25, 29, or April 3, 2026, with a charter period of approximately 51 days. The solicitation, numbered N3220526R6040, is being conducted under FAR Part 12 using FAR 15 negotiated contracting procedures. Evaluation will be based on total charter hire, fuel costs, bonuses, and cargo capacity, calculated as a per-percentage-by-square-feet rate, with fuel consumption assumptions of 37 days underway laden and 14 days in port idle using Marine Gas Oil (MGO) priced at $1,188.68 per metric ton. Offerors must submit proposals by January 29, 2026, at 1000 Eastern Time, with required documentation including ship name, price, detailed stow plan with trim and stability calculations, Certificate of Inspection, vessel itinerary, and acknowledgment of meeting all requirements.
This solicitation uses no set-aside designations and does not identify any current incumbents. The specific award value is not disclosed in the solicitation materials, though the evaluation methodology accounts for charter hire, fuel consumption across multiple operational categories (laden underway, ballast underway, auxiliary fuel, and port idle operations), and applicable bonuses. The charter services will span approximately 51 days with redelivery at Beaumont, Texas, serving as both the loading port and final destination. Place of performance is designated as Texas, USA, with cargo loading and discharge operations at Beaumont. Special requirements include a minimum of two supercargo personnel per vessel, fully bunkered fuel, and provision of lashing gear, with contractors required to comply with service contract labor standards, combating trafficking in persons clauses, and preference provisions for U.S.-flag commercial vessels.
N3220526R6040 Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command
1/23/26, 3:28 PM 51-day Dry Cargo Time Charter
The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command awarded contract N3220526C1227 to American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier on February 13, 2026, as part of a broader RFP (N3220526R6040) that resulted in three total contract awards. The awarded contract provides a 51-day dry cargo time charter service with a contract value of $6,166,409.54. This award represents the Navy's procurement of marine transportation services through the chartering of a roll-on roll-off cargo vessel for a specified duration to support military sealift operations. The contract was awarded without any small business set-aside restrictions, indicating open competition among eligible contractors.
N3220526R6040 Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command
2/13/26, 3:41 PM 51-day Dry Cargo Time Charter
The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command awarded contract N3220526C1228 to American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier on February 13, 2026, for a 51-day dry cargo time charter service valued at $6,388,276.85. This award was issued under RFP N3220526R6040, which resulted in multiple contracts (N3220526C1227, N3220526C1228, and N3220526C1229) awarded to the same contractor. The contract pertains to maritime transportation services utilizing roll-on roll-off vessel capacity for a specified 51-day charter period, supporting Department of the Navy operations. This award represents one of three related contracts issued to the same vendor for comparable dry cargo shipping services.
N3220526R6040 Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command
2/13/26, 3:42 PM 51-day Dry Cargo Time Charter
The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command is seeking to procure a 51-day dry cargo time charter for roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessel services capable of transporting approximately 450,000 square feet of military cargo, including wheeled vehicles, tracked vehicles, and breakbulk items. The contracting office, located at Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia, is accepting proposals from all responsible sources, including both U.S. and foreign flag vessel operators, with no small business set-aside applied to this procurement. Prospective offerors must demonstrate vessel capability to meet specified layday dates commencing and canceling on March 25, June 29, and April 3, 2026, and must provide estimated time of arrival along with detailed vessel itineraries confirming compliance with these critical dates. The solicitation allows for multiple awards of up to three vessels or until government needs are satisfied, with all vessel performance to occur in Beaumont, Texas with no coastwise movements permitted. The pre-solicitation response deadline is January 29, 2026, and interested parties should direct inquiries to Brandon Page or Nic Hatcher at the provided contact information.
The contract contains no set-aside designation, and the decision to release this procurement as unrestricted was based on responses to a recent sources sought notice, with concurrence from the Small Business Administration's Procurement Center Representative. No incumbent contractor or potential awardee information has been identified at this pre-solicitation stage. The contract award dollar amount and final contract award date remain to be determined, as the solicitation number (N3220526R6040) is still pending finalization. Each charter period is anticipated to last approximately 51 days, with the overall performance commencing in March 2026. The specific cargo capacity requirement of 450,000 square feet of mixed military cargo represents a substantial maritime logistics need reflective of the Department of Defense's strategic sealift requirements.
N3220526R6040 Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command
1/23/26, 3:25 PM