59-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER

The contract is for a 59-day dry cargo time charter under solicitation N3220526R6094, issued by the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk under the Department of Defense, with proposals due by June 16, 2026. The solicitation seeks a firm-fixed-price contract for the charter of a vessel to transport military cargo, including hazardous materials such as ammunition and explosives, in compliance with U.S. and international regulations including the IMDG Code, DFARS 252.223-7002, and OPA 90. The vessel must be fully bunkered, equipped with operational cargo handling gear, safety systems, and certified under ISPS and Safety Management standards. Performance begins at Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point, North Carolina, with delivery and redelivery locations determined unilaterally by the Charterer. The charter includes 40 laden days, 19 idle days, and zero ballast days, with all costs including fuel calculated from standard pricing and consumption data. The evaluation is conducted on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, prioritizing offerors using Category 1 domestic shipyards with the highest VISA priority. Technical acceptability requires compliance with classified requirements, vessel capability as defined in DRYTIME Boxes 1–6, and domestic shipyard sourcing. Special requirements include SECRET-level security clearances for key personnel including the Master, Chief Mate, and one additional officer; compliance with NISPOM and DD Form 254; strict control over Contract Security (CS) personnel equipped with government-approved firearms and mandatory signed acknowledgments; and adherence to Operational Security (OPSEC) standards prohibiting disclosure of Critical Information to unauthorized entities or those under Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence. The vessel must provide a government-approved secure space with 110VAC power and communication infrastructure, including SATCOM with a minimum CIR of 1024/512 Kbps and an Ethernet connection for DoD equipment. Invoicing must be submitted via WAWF, and contractors must comply with payment by electronic funds transfer, cost accounting standards, government property accountability (with Alternate I), and various FAR and DFARS clauses covering insurance, taxes, contractor code of conduct, anti-bribery, trafficking in persons, and reporting obligations. Attachments include guidelines for off-hire percentages, wage determinations, fuel consumption templates, and shipyard data formats. All proposals must be submitted as signed PDFs under