63-Day Dry Cargo Time Charter

Contract N3220526C1211, awarded by the Military Sealift Command Norfolk, is a firm-fixed-price agreement for a 63-day dry cargo time charter. The contract requires the provision of U.S. or foreign flag Roll-On/Roll-Off vessels to transport military cargo, with performance commencing between January 10 and January 14, 2026. The vessel is to be delivered in Tacoma, Washington, and redelivered in Port Hueneme, California. The scope of work emphasizes the transport of sensitive or hazardous cargo, requiring the contractor to provide certified armed security personnel, secure storage spaces meeting Open Storage Secret standards, and classified communications capabilities via SIPRNET. The award was based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation, prioritizing technical capability, shipyard location, and VISA priority. Key operational requirements include the delivery of a fully bunkered vessel equipped with necessary lashing gear and the submission of detailed stow plans validated via ICODES. The contractor must maintain a SECRET facility clearance, and key officers must hold individual SECRET clearances. Administrative compliance is managed through Wide Area WorkFlow for invoicing, and the contract incorporates strict adherence to Service Contract Labor Standards and various FAR and DFARS clauses regarding security, operational security, and the prevention of trafficking in persons.