Description
The Military Sealift Command seeks a U.S. or foreign‑flagged, self‑sustaining dry‑cargo vessel capable of transporting at least 600 TEUs of containerized ammunition. The charter will last approximately 75 days with up to three additional 75‑day option periods, operating out of Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point, NC. The vessel must meet specific size, draft, speed, and hazardous‑material handling requirements, and provide required documentation (COI, dangerous‑goods compliance, stow plan, etc.). Offerors must submit a ship name, price, and signature by the deadline. The contract is a total small‑business set‑aside and will be awarded on a firm‑fixed‑price basis.
• Minimum capacity: 600 TEU, max LOA 825 ft (251 m), draft ≤ 33.8 ft (10.3 m)
• Minimum speed: 15 knots; average TEU weight 31,000 lb (max 41,000 lb)
• Hazardous‑material classes 1.1, 1.4S‑4.2G must be accommodated
• Charter period: 75 days (base) + up to three 75‑day options
• Laydays: 14 Dec 2026 – 18 Dec 2026; delivery and redelivery at MSC Sunny Point, NC
• Required documentation: vessel certificates, dangerous‑goods compliance, stow plan, crew supercargo, etc.
• Offer deadline: 17 Sep 2026, 1100 ET; submission must include ship name, price, signature.