45-day Dry Cargo Time Charter, with three 45-day Options
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- N3220526R6037
- Agency
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Military Sealift Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 483111 Deep Sea Freight Transportation
- Place of performance
- North Carolina, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command is soliciting proposals for a 45-day dry cargo time charter with three 45-day options to transport various types of cargo, including hazardous materials, explosives, ammunition, vehicular cargo, and containerized goods worldwide in support of military readiness operations. The vessel must be U.S. or foreign flag, capable of carrying a minimum of 350 TEUs, with a maximum length of 825 feet, laden draft not exceeding 33.8 feet, and a minimum laden speed of 13 knots. Proposals will be evaluated based on the technical acceptability of the proposed vessel and charter hire rates for a 180-day period, including fuel costs calculated using the provided fuel consumption template and Marine Gas Oil pricing at $1,188.68 per metric ton. The award will be made to the technically acceptable offer with the lowest price, with preference given to vessels participating in the Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA) program. Proposals are due by January 21, 2026, at 1100 Eastern Time, with charter commencement scheduled for March 1, 2026.
This solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS Code 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation) using FAR Part 12 and FAR 15 procedures. No incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The contract will be firm-fixed-price, with evaluation covering a 180-day period (the initial 45-day charter plus the first 45-day option), though the total potential contract duration extends to 180 days across the base period and three option periods. Vessel delivery and redelivery will occur at Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point, North Carolina, and the charter must accommodate imminent danger pay locations in the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandeb Straits, and Gulf of Aden, where MSC CIVMARS personnel receive $225 per month or $7.50 per day hazard pay. The solicitation requires offerors to provide comprehensive vessel specifications, fuel consumption data, detailed stowage plans for hazardous materials and munitions, and representations regarding responsible business practices and cybersecurity compliance.
Notice text
Please see the attached RFP and supporting documents.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| DRYTIME 2024 (Rev. 1 (12-24)).pdf | ||
| 26R6037_Fuel_Consump_Template.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| WD_2019-0288 rev.24.pdf | ||
| 26R6037_RFP.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 45-day Dry Cargo Time Charter, with three 45-day Options | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| 45-day Dry Cargo Time Charter, with three 45-day Options | Pre-Solicitation |
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