Vessel Charter & Dry Cargo Voyage Services

The contract requires the provision of a seaworthy, fully crewed dry cargo vessel for the transportation of government cargo under stringent international and flag-state regulatory frameworks, including adherence to SOLAS and IMDG standards. The vessel must be operationally capable of safely handling specialized cargo across global routes while maintaining full compliance with maritime safety, hazardous materials handling, and environmental protection protocols. Services include end-to-end voyage execution with all crewing, maintenance, navigation, and documentation responsibilities borne by the contractor to ensure uninterrupted and secure delivery. This is a subcontract opportunity posted by the Department of Defense through its MSCHQ Norfolk office, with a response deadline of May 19, 2026, at 15:00 UTC. The North American Industry Classification System code 483111 confirms the scope as water transportation of dry bulk cargo. The place of performance and point of contact are unspecified, suggesting flexibility in load and discharge points but requiring proposers to demonstrate global operational readiness. Subcontractors must confirm their ability to meet all U.S. government cargo transportation requirements under dynamic international conditions, with compliance and vessel readiness as non-negotiable conditions for award.