93-day Dry Cargo Time Charter
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- N3220526R6019
- 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
- California, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is soliciting proposals for a 93-day dry cargo time charter vessel through RFP N3220526R6019. The solicitation seeks a U.S. or foreign flag, self-sustaining vessel capable of carrying a minimum of 450 TEUs of containerized cargo while meeting HAZMAT compatibility requirements for the transportation and prepositioning of hazardous materials, explosives, ammunition, vehicles, and general cargo for worldwide trade. The vessel must not exceed 1,000 feet in length, maintain a maximum laden draft of 31.5 feet, and achieve a minimum laden speed of 13 knots. The government will evaluate proposals based on the responsible offeror's lowest technically acceptable bid, considering charter hire rates for the 93-day period, fuel costs, Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA) participation, and potential preference for vessels with maintenance work performed in U.S. shipyards. The original proposal deadline of November 14, 2025, has been extended to Monday, November 17, 2025, at 1100 Eastern Time via Amendment 0001.
This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation), utilizing FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for commercial products and services. The charter period is approximately 93 days with laydays commencing on January 4, 2026, and delivery/redelivery at Military Ocean Terminal Concord, California. Fuel calculations are based on 68 days underway laden and 25 days in port idle at a fixed MGO/MDO fuel price of $1,188.68 per metric ton. The supporting documents include wage determination requirements under the Service Contract Act, which establishes specific hourly rates for maritime occupations ranging from Master at $91.24/hour to Ordinary Seaman at $12.96/hour, along with additional health and welfare benefits. Small business contractors are subject to subcontracting limitations, whereby no more than 50 percent of the contract value may be paid to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
RFP N3220526R6019 is hereby amended to extend RFP closing. Please see attached Amendment 0001.
RFP N3220526R6019 is hereby released. See attached supporting documents.
Update #1 ·
RFP N3220526R6019 is hereby released. See attached supporting documents.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 26R6019_A0001_Ext_Closing.pdf | ||
| 26R6019_RFP.pdf | ||
| WD_2019-0288_Rev_23.pdf | ||
| Deviation 52.219-14_Limitations.pdf | ||
| DRYTIME 2024 (Rev. 1 (12-24)).pdf | ||
| DRYTIME Fuel Consumption Temp.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 93-day Dry Cargo Time Charter | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| 93-day Dry Cargo Time Charter | Pre-Solicitation |
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