180-day Dry Cargo Time Charter w/ 180-day Option

The contract N3220526C1245, awarded under solicitation N3220526R6063, is a firm-fixed-price time charter for an 180-day dry cargo vessel with an option to extend for an additional 180 days, bringing the total potential duration to 360 days. The charter requires a U.S.-flagged vessel to transport cargo under strict Department of Defense, Military Sealift Command, and federal regulatory standards, including compliance with OPA 90, IMO, and USCG regulations. The vessel must be fully bunkered, properly certified with ISM, ISSC, and COI, and equipped with secure space meeting Open Storage Secret standards, SIPRNET-enabled SATCOM with a minimum 1024/512 Kbps CIR, armed security personnel holding SECRET clearances and valid TWIC cards, and lashing gear compliant with DOD requirements. The delivery period begins no earlier than 15 June 2026 and must be completed by 30 July 2026, with performance and acceptance occurring at the delivery port, which may be unilaterally changed by the Charterer. The contract mandates that the offeror hold a SECRET facility clearance and ensure the Master, Chief Mate, and one additional officer are cleared to handle classified material. All Contract Security personnel must be ISO 28007 certified and submit required DD Forms. The vessel must also support secure communications, comply with OPSEC and foreign influence restrictions under FOCI provisions, and comply with a sexual assault and harassment policy submitted within 60 days of award. No specific contract value is provided, as pricing elements remain undetermined in the documentation, but evaluation will follow a lowest price, technically acceptable approach, with preference given to offers utilizing U.S. shipyards when technical acceptability and price are substantially equal. Proposals must be submitted as a single PDF under 20 MB by 1100 Eastern Time on 16 April 2026, include a UEI, signed certifications, and a Small Business Subcontracting Plan if the offeror is other than small, and must address all mandatory representations including trafficking in persons, foreign labor, Russian fossil fuels, and prohibited unmanned aircraft systems. Invoicing must be conducted through WAWF using DoDAAC N50082, and the Contracting Officer’s Representative for oversight is not named but inquiries are directed