29-day Dry Cargo Time Charter

The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command based in Norfolk, Virginia, has issued a solicitation (N3220526R6079) for a 29-day Dry Cargo Time Charter scheduled for February 2026, with proposals due by April 29, 2026. This contract seeks commercial time charter services for dry cargo vessels, specifically targeting operations out of San Diego, California. The solicitation provides detailed terms and conditions, vessel requirements, delivery terms, and shipping logistics, accompanied by comprehensive instructions for offerors to ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations and contract performance standards. The contracting office maintains primary and secondary points of contact to facilitate offeror inquiries and communications. Additionally, applicable wage determinations are included under the Service Contract Act, ensuring compliance with federal labor standards. Wage Determination No. 2019-0288, Revision 25, mandates specific wage rates, fringe benefits, health and welfare provisions, vacation, sick leave, and uniform allowances for maritime occupations involved in this contract along the U.S. coastline and adjacent offshore areas. These provisions align with Executive Orders emphasizing minimum wage and paid sick leave requirements for federal contractors. This ensures that personnel employed under this dry cargo time charter meet federal wage standards, supporting fair labor practices within the scope of this Department of Defense maritime charter service.