Dry Cargo Voyage 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's Military Sealift Command (MSC), on behalf of the U.S. Transportation Command, has issued a presolicitation for a Dry Cargo Voyage Charter. This opportunity seeks a firm-fixed-price contract for a Roll-On/Roll-Off (RO-RO) vessel to transport cargo from Corpus Christi, TX, USA, to Alexandroupolis, Greece. Proposals are due March 4, 2026, at 13:00 Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one U.S. or foreign flag RO-RO vessel capable of carrying 39,716 SQFT of cargo, including helicopters, wheeled vehicles, and breakbulk. The vessel must feature a stern ramp door of 20 feet or more and sufficient main deck height. Maximum dimensions are 948 ft LOA and 50 ft draft. The load port is Corpus Christi, TX, with an available load date of April 17, 2026. The discharge port is Alexandroupolis, Greece, with a latest arrival date of May 14, 2026. The period of performance is a single voyage, with laydays commencing and canceling on April 16, 2026. Terms are F.I.O.S.S. (Free In, Out, Stowed, and Trimmed), and the vessel must be fully bunkered.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition (Unrestricted)
- NAICS Code: 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation)
- Product Service Code: V124 (Transportation: Marine Charter)
- Period of Performance: One voyage
- Place of Performance: From Corpus Christi, TX, USA to Alexandroupolis, Greece.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit proposals by March 4, 2026, at 13:00 ET. A valid submission requires at least a ship name, price, and signature, confirming agreement with all solicitation terms and the proforma charter form. Evaluation will consider technical capability, price, VISA priority, and a preference for U.S. shipyard usage, in accordance with FAR 52.212-2.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses. Bidders should review Wage Determination No. 2019-0288, Revision No. 25, which outlines minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for deep sea vessel occupations, directly impacting labor costs. Proforma documents are available upon request. Offerors are advised to submit early due to potential email security delays; JPEG files are not accepted. Imminent danger pay locations (Red Sea, Bab al-Mandeb Straits, Gulf of Aden) are noted.