59-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, specifically the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Headquarters Norfolk, is soliciting proposals for a 59-day Dry Cargo Time Charter (Solicitation Number: N3220526R6094). This requirement is for one, U.S. or foreign flag, self-sustaining vessel capable of transporting containerized ammunition. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 1100 Eastern Time.
Opportunity Overview
This solicitation seeks a vessel capable of carrying a minimum of 250 TEUs of containerized ammunition, adhering to all applicable regulatory HAZMAT compatibility and segregation requirements (specifically for Hazard classes 1.1 through 1.4S). Key vessel specifications include a maximum Length Overall (LOA) of 825 feet (251.4 meters), a laden draft not exceeding 33.8 feet (10.3 meters), and a minimum laden speed of 13 knots. The vessel must be fully bunkered and requires a minimum of two supercargo. Specific requirements for lashing gear, spreader bar, and segregation of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) apply. A detailed stow plan, including trim and stability values, is required.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price
- Charter Period: Approximately 59 days
- Place of Delivery: Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point, NC, USA
- Place of Redelivery: Nordenham, Germany
- Laydays: Commencing/Cancelling on July 26, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS Code: 483111)
- Product/Service Code: V124 - Marine Charter For Things
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted by Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 1100 Eastern Time. A valid submission requires at least a ship name, a price, and a signature. Proposals will be evaluated based on the charter hire rate, price for fuel, and other pricing elements for the entire charter period, ensuring the proposed price(s) are fair and reasonable. Fuel calculations will be based on specific underway and in-port days with specified speeds and fuel consumptions, using a standard MGO/MDO price of $1,500.83 per metric ton.
Important Notes
Offerors are encouraged to submit proposals as soon as possible due to potential email delays. No JPEG files are permitted. The Red Sea, Bab Al-Mandeb Straits, and Gulf of Aden are designated imminent danger pay locations. Bidders must also incorporate the legally mandated minimum wage rates and fringe benefits from Wage Determination No. 2019-0288, Revision No. 25, for occupations employed on U.S. Navy deep sea vessel contracts into their proposals.