27-day Dry Cargo Time Charter

SOL #: N3220526R6043Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
MSCHQ NORFOLK
NORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111)

PSC

Marine Charter For Things (V124)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Feb 3, 2026
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Last Updated
Feb 3, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Feb 10, 2026, 3:00 PM

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 Military Sealift Command (MSC) is soliciting proposals for a 27-day Dry Cargo Time Charter to transport military equipment from Corpus Christi, TX to Gdansk, Poland. This is an unrestricted procurement under NAICS 483111. Proposals are due by February 10, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contractor must provide one U.S. or foreign-flag Roll-On/Roll-Off (RO/RO) vessel capable of transporting approximately 179,706 square feet of military cargo, including helicopters, wheeled/tracked vehicles, and breakbulk. Key requirements include:

  • Vessel Specs: Must feature a ramp door and a main deck height of at least 20 feet.
  • Performance: Minimum laden speed of 15 knots.
  • Logistics: The vessel must be fully bunkered; a detailed stow plan and a minimum of two supercargo are required.
  • Route: Delivery in Corpus Christi, TX, and redelivery in Gdansk, Poland.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
  • Duration: Approximately 27 days, with a potential option to extend services for up to 6 months.
  • Laydays: Commencing/Cancelling on April 16, 2026.
  • Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
  • Response Due: February 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.

Evaluation

Award(s) will be made to up to two vessels based on the lowest "per percentage, by square feet, of cargo list rate." Evaluation factors include the charter hire rate, fuel prices (using the provided template), and other pricing elements.

Additional Notes

Bidders must utilize the provided DRYTIME Fuel Consumption spreadsheet and adhere to Wage Determination No. 2019-0288 for deep sea vessel services. Offerors are cautioned regarding designated imminent danger pay locations in the Red Sea, Bab Al-Mandeb Straits, and Gulf of Aden.

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