27-day Dry Cargo Time Charter
Military Sealift Command seeks a 27-day dry cargo time charter for one Roll-On/Roll-Off vessel, with proposals due February 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. This is a FAR Part 12 simplified acquisition; no set-aside applies. Award contemplates one firm-fixed-price contract, though the Government may award for up to two vessels collectively capable of carrying 100 percent of the cargo list, with award to the lowest evaluated rate among technically acceptable offers.
The vessel will deliver at Corpus Christi, Texas, and redeliver at Gdansk, Poland, with laydays commencing April 16, 2026. The vessel must be U.S. or foreign flag with a main deck height of 20 feet or greater, capable of carrying 179,706 square feet of military cargo including helicopters, wheeled vehicles, tracked vehicles, and breakbulk. Minimum laden speed is 15 knots. The charter period assumes 19 days underway laden, 8 days in port idle, and 0 days underway in ballast. Fuel pricing uses Marine Gas Oil at the FY 2025 DLA standard price of $1,188.68 per metric ton.
The vessel must carry a minimum of two supercargo, full lashing gear, and a fully bunkered fuel supply, and must provide a detailed stow plan demonstrating trim and stability and a valid Certificate of Inspection with all endorsements. NAICS Code 483111, Deep Sea Freight Transportation; PSC Code V124, Transportation: Marine Charter. A valid submission requires at least the ship name, price, and signature. Service Contract Act prevailing wage rates apply to all vessel-based occupations at U.S. coastal ports and the Outer Continental Shelf in 24 specified states and territories, with rates ranging from $13.09 per hour for Ordinary Seaman to $92.16 per hour for Master, plus mandatory fringe benefits.
N3220526R6043 Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command
2/3/26, 12:43 PM 27-day Dry Cargo Time Charter
The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command awarded contract N3220526P5074 to Liberty Global Logistics LLC for a 27-day dry cargo time charter on March 11, 2026.
The contract value is $6,096,331.92. The award followed unrestricted competition with no set-aside applied.
N3220526R6043 Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command
6/26/26, 8:40 AM 27-day Dry Cargo Time Charter
The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command is seeking to procure a 27-day dry cargo time charter for one U.S. or foreign flag Roll-On/Roll-Off (RO/RO) vessel equipped with a ramp door and main deck height of 20 feet or more. The vessel must be capable of transporting approximately 179,706 square feet of military cargo, including helicopters, wheeled vehicles, tracked vehicles, and breakbulk materials. This is an unrestricted procurement with no set-aside designation, meaning all responsible sources are eligible to submit proposals. The Small Business Administration's Procurement Center Representative has concurred with the decision to proceed without a set-aside. Interested parties must submit their responses by Tuesday, February 10, 2026, and should direct inquiries to Christopher Tomlin at christopher.a.tomlin5.civ@us.navy.mil or 757-443-5879.
The charter is expected to commence with layday on April 16, 2026, with a charter period of approximately 27 days. The vessel will be loaded in Corpus Christi, Texas, and redelivered in Gdansk, Poland. No incumbent contractor or current contractor has been identified at this time, and the contract award dollar amount has not yet been determined. The proposed solicitation number is N3220526R6043, with the actual contract award number, dollar amount, and award date to be determined following the solicitation process. This procurement is categorized under Deep Sea Freight Transportation (NAICS 483111) and falls under the Transportation/Travel/Relocation Marine Charter product service code (V124).
N3220526R6043 Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command
2/3/26, 12:40 PM