45-day Dry Cargo Time Charter, with three 45-day Options

Contract N3220526C1225, awarded by the Military Sealift Command Norfolk, is a firm-fixed-price total small business set-aside for a dry cargo time charter. The contract requires a vessel capable of carrying at least 350 TEUs to transport U.S. government cargo, including munitions, with performance commencing on March 1, 2026. The initial period of performance is approximately 45 days, with three additional 45-day options. Operations are centered at Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point, North Carolina, serving as both the delivery and redelivery point. The contractor must meet stringent security and operational standards, including providing ISO 28007-certified armed security teams and a dedicated secure space onboard compliant with Open Storage Secret standards. Key personnel, including the Master and Chief Mate, must hold SECRET-level security clearances, and the vessel must be SIPRNET-capable for classified communications. Technical acceptability is based on vessel capability and responsibility, with the award determined via the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable process. Compliance is monitored through government inspections of cargo handling gear, navigation systems, and hull integrity, with final acceptance occurring at the destination via the Wide Area WorkFlow system.