22-day Dry Cargo Time Charter   3

Background
The Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk, specifically the Strategic Sealift Program Support Office, is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) N3220526R6089 for a 22-day Dry Cargo Time Charter. The goal of this contract is to secure a vessel capable of meeting specific military transportation requirements.

Work Details
The contractor is required to provide one U.S. or foreign flag Roll-On/Roll-Off (RO/RO) vessel with a ramp door and a main deck height of 20 feet or more. The vessel must be capable of carrying military cargo, including helicopters, wheeled vehicles, tracked vehicles, and breakbulk, totaling a portion of 185,169 square feet. The minimum laden speed of the vessel shall be 15 knots.

The delivery location is Gdansk, Poland, with redelivery in Jacksonville, Florida (USA). The charter period is approximately 22 days with laydays commencing on 21 July 2026. Additional requirements include providing a detailed stow plan that includes vessel trim and stability values and ensuring the vessel is fully bunkered. A minimum of two supercargo must be provided as part of the contract terms.

Period of Performance
The contract will be performed over a period of approximately 22 days starting from the laydays on 21 July 2026.

Place of Performance
Gdansk, Poland for delivery and Jacksonville, Florida (USA) for redelivery.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
The prior award N3220525P5072 was awarded to American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier for an approximately 22-day dry cargo time charter (about 22 days; “South 3 ID CAB”) with a similar time-charter duration. Given the current requirement for a 22-day RO/RO vessel time charter, the prior work appears to be a like-for-like continuation in vessel type and charter length, though the specific route and cargo details may differ.