29-day Dry Cargo Time Charter

MSC Strategic Sealift Command (MSC) is soliciting proposals for one or more commercial vessels to perform a dry‑cargo time charter (“DRYTIME 2026”). The charter will span a base period of (b) days with optional extensions, and pricing will be evaluated on the charter hire rate(s) for the entire period, the fuel price, and any other pricing elements specified in the offer. Fuel consumption must be calculated using Defense Logistics Agency Energy (DLA‑E) standard prices and the consumption figures in DRYTIME Boxes 68‑71 for days underway laden, ballast, and idle in port. Offerors must submit a signed, dated SF 1449 (or equivalent) that includes at minimum the vessel name, price, and signature; the submission must be received by the deadline indicated in Block 7 of the SF 1449. Required attachments include the Fuel Consumption Template, Shipyard Data Information Template, vessel itinerary confirming layday compliance, and the specified items (1A, 5, 6E, 6F, etc.). The solicitation contains a classified requirement; offerors (or their cleared representatives) must request access to the classified material within one business day of issuance and arrange a review at their expense before the response deadline. Compliance with a comprehensive set of FAR and DFARS clauses is mandatory, including small‑business set‑aside notices, labor standards, cybersecurity prohibitions, and a preference for privately owned U.S.-flag vessels (DFARS 52.247‑64). Offerors must also acknowledge that they will meet all solicitation terms and provide the required certifications and representations. Failure to include the mandatory ship name, price, and signature will result in a non‑consideration of the proposal.

Notice ID

8a27fc3865784c8181d97d7cd833d45b

Solicitation Number

N3220526R6079

NAICS Code

483111

Classification Code

V124