V--12-month time charter of M/V Kellie Chouest. The vessel will support 29-44 personnel for up to 90 days without resupply. The contract includes one 1-year option and one up-to-six-month option.

The Military Sealift Command, under the Department of Defense, awarded a time charter contract for the M/V Kellie Chouest to serve as a U.S. flagged Maritime Support Vessel. The agreement consists of a 12-month base period with one one-year option and one additional option for up to six months. The vessel is required to support between 29 and 44 personnel for durations of up to 90 days without resupply. Technical specifications for the vessel include a maximum navigational draft of 25 feet and the capacity to carry small boats with a length of 12.5 meters. All contractor services provided under this agreement are classified as mission essential. The contract mandates strict security protocols, requiring a Secret level of safeguarding and facility clearance in accordance with NISPOM and SECNAV programs. The government provides various furnished equipment, including maritime assets, IT systems, fuel systems, and medical equipment. The contractor must adhere to Department of Labor wage determinations for deep sea vessel employees and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Hull and Machinery, Protection and Indemnity, and War Risk. Pricing is structured on a per diem basis covering operational and shipyard status, encompassing crew expenses, vessel maintenance, and general administrative costs.