27-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 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.