360-day dry cargo time charter
Open Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N3220527R6015
- Agency
-
Military Sealift Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 483111 Deep Sea Freight Transportation
- Place of performance
- Japan
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Military Sealift Command seeks a 360-day dry cargo time charter of a single general cargo vessel to support U.S. military operations, with proposals due November 2, 2026 at 1100 Eastern Time. The Government contemplates award of up to two firm-fixed-price contracts and may evaluate proposals under the Veteran-Owned Small Business Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (VISA) program preference scale.
Place of performance is Japan, with vessel delivery and redelivery in Naha, Okinawa, or designated anchorage. The charter period commences no later than December 28, 2026 at 0800 hours local time, with Government cancellation authority by January 6, 2027 at 1600 hours local time.
The vessel must be U.S. or foreign flag, configured as a Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO) or Lift-on/Lift-off (LOLO) vessel capable of transporting a minimum of 40,000 square feet of rolling stock and general cargo. Required cargo capacity includes average loads of 975 short tons and maximum loads of 2,500 short tons with maximum laden draft not exceeding 6.0 meters. The vessel must achieve minimum speed of 10 knots when loaded, maintain operating capability for up to 21 days without resupply, and sustain transit range of at least 5,000 nautical miles. The vessel must be classed with a recognized classification society and comply with international maritime conventions and U.S. Coast Guard standards. Hazardous materials, explosives, and ammunition transportation is required.
Pricing must include charter hire rates for the 360-day base period and optional extension periods in daily rates per full operational status, exclusive of fuel and port charges. Fuel pricing uses Marine Gas Oil at $1,608.88 per metric ton, evaluated on 118 days underway laden, 45 days underway ballast, and 197 days in port idle. The NAICS code is 483111, Deep Sea Freight Transportation. Service Contract Act wage determination WD 2019-0288 (Revision 27) applies to personnel at covered U.S. coastal ports. Prevailing wage rates range from $13.09 to $92.16 per hour by occupational classification, including fringe benefits and paid sick leave requirements under Executive Order 13706.
Notice text
RFP N3220527R6015 IS HEREBY RELEASED. SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-0288 Rev. 27.pdf | ||
| DRYTIME 2026 (02-26).pdf | ||
| 27R6015_Fuel_Consumption.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 27R6015 RFP.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| 360-day dry cargo time charter | Pre-Solicitation |
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