23-Day Dry Cargo Time Charter   3

Background
The Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk, Strategic Sealift Program Support Office is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) N3220526R6097 for the charter of vessels capable of meeting specific transportation requirements.

The goal of this contract is to secure vessels that can transport containerized ammunition while adhering to all regulatory HAZMAT compatibility and segregation requirements.

Work Details
The contractor will provide U.S. or foreign flag, self-sustaining vessels capable of carrying a minimum of 150 TEUs of containerized ammunition. Key specifications include:
- Intended Hazardous Material: Hazard classes 1.1 through 1.4.
- Average TEU weight: 25,000 pounds; Maximum TEU weight: 40,000 pounds.
- Maximum length overall (LOA): 825 feet / 251.4 meters.
- Laden draft not to exceed 33.8 feet / 10.3 meters.
- Minimum laden speed: 13 knots.
- Delivery location: Souda Bay, Greece; Redelivery location: Nordenham, Germany.
- Charter period approximately 23 days per vessel with laydays commencing on August 17 and August 24, 2026.
- Special requirements include a minimum of two supercargo, provision of lashing gear and spreader bar, and adherence to strict segregation regulations for munitions containers.

Period of Performance
The contract will be performed over a period of approximately 23 days for each chartered vessel, with specific laydays commencing on August 17 and August 24, 2026.

Place of Performance
Souda Bay, Greece for delivery and Nordenham, Germany for redelivery.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must submit a valid proposal including at least a ship name, price, and signature. They must also provide documentation such as the Vessel Certificate of Inspection (COI) and Document of Compliance for the Carriage of Dangerous Goods. Additionally, bidders are required to ensure that their vessels can meet all specified requirements regarding cargo stowage and safety regulations.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed closely related prior contract, N3220526P5069, awarded to Federated Maritime for a “23-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER” valued at $2,393,662 (02/20/26–05/03/26). The current RFP’s stated objective and structure—short-duration dry cargo time charter with similar operational timing (about 23 days) and vessel employment—suggest the prior award may represent the same type of charter service and could be a continuation or follow-on requirement.