DRY CARGO VOYAGE CHARTER

The contract solicitation N3220526R6087 seeks a firm-fixed-price dry cargo voyage charter for the transportation of cargo between Naval Magazine Indian Island, Washington, and multiple international discharge ports including Tengan and Tegan in Okinawa, Japan, and Apra Harbor in Guam. The charter requires a seaworthy vessel that is dry, clean, free from odor, and compliant with international maritime standards, including the IMDG Code for hazardous materials and classification society requirements. Performance is governed by a laydays window from June 8 to June 22, 2026, with firm delivery deadlines at each discharge port. Operational responsibilities follow F.I.O.S.S. terms, meaning the contractor handles loading, unloading, stowing, and securing, while liner terms govern port handling. The Government retains exclusive authority for inspection and acceptance at discharge ports and may cancel the charter or demand corrective action if the vessel fails to meet stringent seaworthiness, safety, and compliance criteria. The contract mandates the provision of armed security personnel under specific conditions, requiring at least four ISO 28007-certified team members equipped with approved firearms and ammunition, all of whom must hold a TWIC or have passed equivalent terrorism screening. These personnel must sign CS acknowledgment forms and immediately report any use of force. All contractors must comply with MEJA jurisdiction, OPSEC protocols preventing disclosure of MSC Critical Information to foreign entities, and procurement integrity laws. Technical acceptability is assessed holistically based on experience, operational controls, past performance, and ability to meet schedules, with award going to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer under an LPTA methodology. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through WAWF using specified DoDAACs, and all offerors must maintain active SAM registration with a UEI and provide required socioeconomic representations. Supporting documentation includes standardized time sheets, laytime statements, and U.S. Department of Labor wage determinations, with packaging, marking, and preservation requirements aligned to maritime safety and government identification standards, though specific MIL-STDs are not explicitly invoked. The solicitation closes on May 19, 2026, and proposals must be submitted via email or mail with electronic or scanned signatures in PDF format, not exceeding 20 MB.