64-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER

The contract N3220526C1247, awarded under solicitation N3220526R6108, is a 64-day dry cargo time charter for the transport of goods, primarily involving military sealift operations under the U.S. Department of Defense, specifically managed by Military Sealift Command Norfolk. The vessel must deliver from Charleston, South Carolina, and redeliver in Tacoma, Washington, with a performance window structured as 50 days underway laden and 14 days in port idle, and no underway ballast days. The contract mandates full compliance with international maritime standards including SOLAS, the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, ISO/IMO regulations, and U.S. laws such as the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The vessel must be maintained in the highest class by a recognized classification society and carry all required certifications, including a Certificate of Financial Responsibility, International Ship Security Certificate, and Vessel Certificate of Documentation with Coastwise endorsement. Additionally, the contractor must possess a SECRET facility clearance prior to delivery, provide a secure compartment meeting Open Storage Secret (OSS) requirements with a GSA-approved safe, and implement cybersecurity controls aligned with NIST SP 800-171 Revision 1, including multi-factor authentication and encryption of controlled unclassified information. Crewing must be legally sufficient and include personnel with valid TWIC cards or documented terrorism screenings, and security contractors must hold current ISO 28007 certification. The contract incorporates specialized clauses beyond standard FAR provisions, including Alternate I of FAR 52.245-1 (Government Property), Alternate I of FAR 52.247-64 (Preference for U.S.-Flag Vessels), and the DFARS clause 252.247-7026, alongside additional addenda detailing dry cargo time charter terms, common terms, and specific contractual requirements. Pricing is structured around a daily charter hire rate paid in 15-day increments, with fuel costs reimbursed at actual incurred rates based on a $1,188.66 per metric ton price for MGO/MDO fuel; contractors must obtain at least three quotes for any reimbursable expenditure over $3,500. The award is determined on a lowest price, technically acceptable basis, with preference given to offerors whose vessels had 50% or more of overhaul, repair, and maintenance work