Description
The U.S. Navy (Military Sealift Command) is seeking proposals for a 360‑day dry‑cargo time charter of a commercial vessel (or tug‑barge) capable of handling at least 40,000 sq ft of rolling stock and containers. The contract will be firm‑fixed‑price, with the charterer reimbursing actual fuel costs and certain port expenses. The vessel must meet U.S. and international safety, environmental, and security standards, provide a fully bunkered ship at delivery, and support up to 12 armed force‑protection personnel. The award will be made without discussions to up to two contractors, and the charter may include one or two option periods of up to six months total.
• Vessel must be RORO or LOLO capable, draft ≤ 6 m laden, speed ≥ 10 knots, range ≥ 5,000 nm, and have ≥ 40,000 sq ft cargo space.
• Contractor must supply crew, insurance (Hull & Machinery, P&I, War‑Risk), secure communications (SECRET‑level), and meet extensive reporting requirements (monthly accounting, quarterly fuel reports, security reviews).
• Pricing is a daily hire rate for the 360‑day period plus reimbursable fuel (MGO @ $1,608.88/metric ton) and other eligible costs; bonuses are available for timely delivery and redelivery.