64-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, Military Sealift Command (MSC), is soliciting proposals for a 64-day Dry Cargo Time Charter (Solicitation N3220526R6108) for U.S. or foreign flag, self-sustaining Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro/Ro) vessel(s). The government intends to award up to two firm-fixed-price contracts for vessels capable of transporting military cargo. Proposals are due June 25, 2026, at 1100 Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the charter of Ro/Ro vessel(s) with a minimum capacity of 110,000 SQFT for military cargo, including wheeled vehicles, tracked vehicles, and breakbulk. Vessels must have a minimum laden speed of 15 knots.
- Delivery Location: Charleston, South Carolina, USA.
- Redelivery Location: Tacoma, Washington, USA.
- Charter Period: Approximately 64 days per vessel.
- Laydays: Commencing/Cancelling between July 25, 2026, and July 30, 2026.
- Key Deliverables: Accurate stow plan, vessel Certificate of Inspection (COI), USCG 835, and class society deficiency documentation. Vessels must be fully bunkered.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: Approximately 64 days, with a potential option to extend services for up to 6 months.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted. This decision was made based on responses to a previous sources sought notice, with concurrence from the Small Business Administration's PCR.
- NAICS Code: 483111.
- Estimated Fuel Price: MGO/MDO price is $1,188.66 per metric ton, as detailed in the provided fuel pricing sheet.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: Monday, June 25, 2026, at 1100 Eastern Time.
- Submission Requirements: A valid offer must include at least a ship name, a price, and a signature. Multiple offers presenting alternative terms or commercial products/services are encouraged.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award(s) will be made to the responsible offeror(s) whose technically acceptable proposal(s) represents the lowest price to the Government. Evaluation will consider technical capability (based on DRYTIME Boxes 1-6) and price (charter hire rate, fuel, and other elements). VISA priority will be considered.
- Wage Determination: Bidders must incorporate the provided Wage Determination (WD No. 2019-0288, Rev 26) into their labor cost calculations to ensure compliance with the Service Contract Act (SCA), including provisions for paid sick leave and minimum wage adjustments.
Additional Notes
Proforma documents are available upon request or via the MSC website. Offerors are encouraged to submit offers as soon as possible due to potential email delays. The Red Sea, Bab Al-Mandeb Straits, and Gulf of Aden are designated imminent danger pay locations. The government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct them if necessary.