33-day dry cargo time charter

The Military Sealift Command is procuring a 33-day dry cargo time charter service through RFP N3220525R6002, seeking one U.S. or foreign flag vessel capable of carrying a minimum of 100-180 TEUs while meeting hazardous material compatibility and segregation regulations. The vessel must have a maximum length of 1,000 feet, laden draft not exceeding 31.5 feet, and minimum laden speed of 13 knots to deliver cargo from Hiro, Kure City, Japan to Military Ocean Terminal Concord, California. The solicitation has been amended and reopened under Amendment 0002, with laydays now scheduled from August 29 to September 15, 2025, requiring offerors to provide a vessel itinerary confirming their ability to meet these layday requirements. The government intends to evaluate offers and award the contract without discussions, emphasizing that offerors should submit their best terms from both price and technical perspectives. The proposal submission deadline is August 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, and offerors must contact MSC Contracting for an updated packing list that has changed since the original requirement.

This solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation) and will be conducted under FAR 13.5 simplified procedures. The contract structure includes three primary line items: charter hire for 33 days, delivery/redelivery bonus, and fuel costs as a pass-through expense, with fuel pricing calculated using a standard DLA fuel price of $1,068.87 per metric ton for Fiscal Year 2025. No current incumbents or potential contractors are specifically identified in the documentation, and no specific budget ranges or award values are disclosed. The period of performance is approximately 33 days from the specified laydays, with the primary place of performance being the transportation route from Japan to Concord, California. The solicitation includes comprehensive wage determination requirements covering various maritime occupational roles with hourly rates ranging from $12.96 to $91.24, along with additional benefits including health and welfare contributions, paid vacation, and holiday pay.